For the first time since Round 2, we've seen a change atop our Rookie Rankings, with Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos dethroned from his mantle.
Young Crow Josh Rachele has also taken a dip, with plenty of movement occurring among our top six rookies after eight rounds.
A young Blues onballer and Port Adelaide ruckman continue to impress as they knock on the door for a spot in the coming weeks.
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 2022 season will not be considered.
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Round 8 Honourable Mentions
Sam Hayes (Port Adelaide)
10 disposals, 100% disposal efficiency, 37 hit-outs
The Port Adelaide ruckman is perhaps a week away from breaking into our rankings, having put up another immense effort as the Power continues in their winning ways.
Ben Hobbs (Essendon)
19 disposals, seven marks, four tackles, six score involvements, one goal
In his fourth game with the Bombers, Hobbs had his best performance yet, playing a key role between midfield and attack as Essendon triumphed over arch-rivals Hawthorn on Saturday night.
Jack Carroll (Carlton)
18 disposals, eight contested possessions, six score involvements, three clearances
Two games and two honourable mentions for the young Blues onballer, who is quickly staking his claim for a spot in our Rookie Rankings for the coming weeks.
Jye Amiss (Fremantle)
Two goals, nine disposals, five marks, six score involvements
A memorable debut for the young Dockers forward, who joined the first-kick first-goal club on Friday night. Was impressive as a leading target in attack for Fremantle and is likely to hold his spot despite an anticipated wave of inclusions.
1. Nic Martin (+1)
The Essendon midfielder has had a scintillating past few weeks, with his latest performance a key part in the Bombers' come-from-behind win over Hawthorn over the weekend.
Fresh off signing a new contract extension after just six games in the red and black, Martin enjoyed one of his best games for the year, recording 22 disposals, two goals, 10 score involvements and nine marks against the Hawks.
The Western Australian was a standout in the second half of the win, collecting 15 disposals as the Bombers steered themselves back in front.
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Martin will need to continue his impressive run of form this weekend against the Swans, with Daicos not far off the mantle.
