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)
3. Caleb Windsor (+1)
It wasn't the best performance of the season from Windsor, but the Demons wingman's good run of form sees him rewarded with a rise in our Rookie Rankings.
With runs on the board and Mckercher not playing due to injury, Windsor is deserving of a spot in our top three after holding his own over the first 11 rounds.
A matchup with fellow first-round draftee Darcy Wilson offered some excitement to a game where the Demons cruised to victory.
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Melbourne head to Alice Springs this weekend to host Fremantle at Traeger Park.
