A second Carlton player has moved into our Rookie Rankings after eight rounds, with a young Demon making way after three weeks among the top seven.
The newest arrival has seen a shift between fifth, sixth and seventh, while the top four remains the same from Round 7 after a strong weekend of form for our best-rated rookies.
Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are selecting players who have made their debut this season. Other players who may still be eligible for a Rising Star nomination but have already made their debut prior to the 2023 season will not be considered.
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Round 8 Honourable Mentions
Bailey Humphrey (Gold Coast)
Arthur Jones (Western Bulldogs)
Blake Drury (North Melbourne)
5. Alex Cincotta (NEW)
Carlton's mature-aged recruit finds himself at fifth overall in our Rookie Rankings after having an immediate impact at senior level for the Blues.
The Round 8 loss to the Lions was Cincotta's third appearance for Carlton since making his debut against St Kilda, with the pre-season pick-up now averaging over 20 possessions from his trio of matches.
The former VFL-listed Blue has looked composed under the pressure Carlton's backline has received in recent weeks to now find himself in our rankings and sitting among the top five.
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Likely to hold his spot for another week, Cincotta will be looking to build on his impressive start to the season when the Blues clash with the Bulldogs in Round 9.
