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)
4. Oliver Hollands (-)
The second Blue in our rankings, Carlton's rookie wingman recorded his third game of 20 or more possessions in Friday's loss to the Lions, floating through all three lines of the field to also boot his second goal of the year.
Hollands also recorded an equal season-high for clearances with three, while also amassing a career-best five score involvements against Brisbane.
While a number of magnets inside Carlton's midfield are shifting come selection, Hollands has managed to book himself a spot on the wing under Michael Voss.
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The Blues will face fellow top eight hopefuls the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night as they look to bounce back from the Brisbane defeat.
