Our Rookie Rankings are in after Round 17, with a young Demons defender returning to our top eight for the first time since the opening week of the season.
A Sun and Crow have swapped spots for the second week in a row, while a young Roo has fallen one spot after not playing over the weekend.
A Tigers debutant and Saints forward were among those to pick up honourable mentions from Round 17.
Criteria:ย 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 2023 season will not be considered.
I.e. players such asย Sam Darcy,ย Finn Callaghanย andย Jye Amissย are ineligible, having already played anย AFLย match prior to Round 1, 2023.ย
Round 17 Honourable Mentions:
Sam Banks
Anthony Caminiti
Cooper Harvey
3. Bailey Humphrey (+1)
After falling one spot last week, 'The Bear' moves back into the top three for his efforts against Port Adelaide in Round 17.
Humphrey managed 12 touches and a goal against the Power on the road, with the Moe junior again a common feature among Stuart Dew's midfield pack.
The young Sun would end Saturday night with seven contested touches and a nice highlight after running down Brownlow fancy Zak Butters in a gripping tackle.
Midfielder
Disposals
Tackles
Goals
The Suns return to Carrara this weekend to host St Kilda as they look to remain in race for a place in the top eight.
