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)
2. Will Ashcroft (-)
A quieter game by the midfielder's standards, recording an equal season-low 13 possessions in Friday's win over the Blues.
Ashcroft was still able to use the ball cleanly when it was in his hands, moving the Sherrin at 84.6 per cent efficiency - a season-high rating for the Lions cub.
Ashcroft has more than enough runs on the board to retain his place at second overall, but his reach for top spot has slid a degree after the weekend.
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The Lions will host Essendon in Round 9 as they look to continue their winning run.
