This week's Rookie Rankings has seen the competition for top five spots heat up significantly, with two new contenders named and a heap of honourable mentions leading to a tight race.
The top spot in our rankings has been claimed by a Dockers youngster, while a Bulldogs wingman and a Power youngster have broken through to earn spots.
Last week's leader has fallen two places in the process, with an injury to a young Demon also causing a drop.
Melbourne's Harvey Langford, Richmond's Luke Trainor and St Kilda's Max Hall are among this week's honourable mentions, with all three right on the cusp of moving into our Rookie Rankings.
Selection Criteria: Zero Hanger's Rookie Rankings ONLY consider 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 before the 2025 season will not be considered. I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Nate Caddy, Dan Curtin and Connor O'Sullivan are ineligible, having already played an AFL match before Opening Round, 2025. Suspension does not make a player ineligible for our Rookie Rankings.
Round 3 Honourable Mentions:
Isaiah Dudley (Fremantle) - Two goals, 10 disposals
Luke Trainor (Richmond) - 18 disposals, six marks, seven contested possessions
Sid Draper (Adelaide) - Seven disposals, two goals
Max Hall (St Kilda) - 18 disposals, eight marks, two goals
Harvey Langford (Melbourne) - 26 disposals, one goal, 15 contested possessions
Archer Reid (West Coast) - Eight disposals, five marks, two goals
4. Xavier Lindsay (-1)
Saturday's contest against the Suns was short-lived for the Gippsland product, who suffered a knee injury in the opening term of the eventual defeat.
Lindsay was subbed out of the game midway through the first quarter after recording two disposals, but thankfully has avoided a significant setback.
The teenager is unlikely to suit up in Friday's matchup with Geelong but remains in contention to see out the season and add to his impressive start at AFL level.
A week or two on the sidelines could see Lindsay drop further in our rankings, however, his form to date suggests he'll be back near the top in no time.
