We're five rounds into the 2022 AFL season and our Rookie Rankings are taking further shape, with more shuffling between the top five after the weekend's action.
An emerging Docker has risen up the leaderboard for the second straight week, while a crafty Crow's goal tally has him in good stead.
A Hawks pair stood tall in their Easter Monday upset over Geelong, while a Bombers debutant was impressive despite a disappointing maiden match for the club.
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.
VIEW:ย ROUND 4 RANKINGS
Round 5 Honourable Mentions:
Ben Hobbs (Essendon) - 15 disposals, six marks, five tackles, 80% disposal efficiency
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (St Kilda) - 15 touches, five marks, 492 metres gained
Reef McInnes (Collingwood) - 10 possessions, three tackles, two goals
Connor MacDonald (Hawthorn) - 16 disposals, five inside 50s, four score involvements
Josh Ward (Hawthorn) - 18 possessions, five clearances, six score involvements
Jack Hayes (St Kilda) - 16 disposals, 11 contested possessions, one goal
1. Nick Daicos (-)
The Collingwood midfielder has extended his run atop our rankings as he continues to show no issue in winning the ball at AFL level.
Another 27 possessions, four marks, four score involvements and 275 metres gained sees Daicos well-placed ahead of the rest of his draft class from the opening five rounds of the season.
The teenager has locked down a role out wide for Craig McRae, and, whether it be in wins or losses, Daicos has stood tall for his side when the game has been on the line.
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Touted as a big-game player, they don't come more enticing than ANZAC Day at the MCG next Monday where Daicos will be looking to get his side back to winning ways.
