An emerging Lions forward has continued his rise in our Rookie Rankings, while four of the top seven are set to return to action this weekend after not featuring in Round 15.
Former Rookie Rankings showing Bruce Reville has earned an honourable mention for his efforts in Saturday's win over Port Adelaide and could find himself back among the top names in the coming weeks, while Power debutant Logan Evans also earned a nod after overcoming a shaky start in his first game at AFL level.
Youn Demon Koltyn Tholstrup was also impressive in his second game of the season, finding the ball and adding plenty of pressure on the defensive end.
Selection Criteria: For our 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 Darcy are ineligible, having already played an AFL match before Round 1, 2024.
Honourable Mentions:
Bruce Reville (Brisbane)
Logan Evans (Port Adelaide)
Koltyn Tholstrup (Melbourne)
6. Colby McKercher (-1)
The Roos midfielder had a successful return from a niggling foot injury through the VFL over the weekend, collecting 31 disposals and eight marks against Casey.
McKercher can be expected to come straight back into Alastair Clarkson's side for this weekend's meeting with the Western Bulldogs, where the Tasmanian will go up against his fellow statesman Ryley Sanders.
The Roos have shown some great signs over the past month and will gain a boost with the return of McKercher, who will be back near the top of our Rookie Rankings in no time following his recent layoff.
