Our Rookie Rankings have welcomed another fresh face following Round 11, while two players have moved up in our order following the weekend's action.
Collingwood's Joe Richards slots into sixth spot following an impressive start to his career, while fellow Magpie Lachie Sullivan, Hawks forward Calsher Dear, Lion Bruce Reville and Richmond's Mykelti Lefau all sit on the fringes a week out from further rankings expansion.
We'll move to seven spots in our Rookie Rankings after Round 12, opening up more opportunities for this year's crop.
Dear, Sullivan and Richmond's Seth Campbell each earned honourable mentions for their efforts in Round 11.
Selection Criteria:ย For ourย Rookie Rankings, we are ONLY 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 before the 2024 season will not be considered. I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as George Wardlaw, Angus Sheldrick and Sam Darcyย are ineligible, having already played anย AFL match before Round 1, 2024.ย
Honourable Mentions:
Seth Campbell (Richmond)
Lachie Sullivan (Collingwood)
Calsher Dear (Hawthorn)
4. Sam Clohesy (+1)
The Suns wing/half-back was again a key performer for the Queensland club albeit in a loss to Carlton on Saturday.
The Werribee product's 13 disposals, five tackles and 380 metres gained while moving the ball at 84% efficiency.
A strong two-week patch for Clohesy sees him move ahead of McKercher, mostly due to the latter's absence.
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Marks
Disposals
Tackles
The Suns return to People First Stadium this weekend and will host an in-form Essendon outfit as they look to further prove their home ground is a fortress.
