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: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:
Bruce Reville (Brisbane)
Logan Evans (Port Adelaide)
Koltyn Tholstrup (Melbourne)
4. Logan Morris (+2)
The Brisbane forward has been one of the more exciting players to break into the top level this year, with his outing against Port Adelaide over the weekend one of his best so far in his short career.
Morris has kicked at least one goal in all seven of his games so far this season and added two more goals over the weekend to bring his season tally to 13 majors.
He also recorded an equal career-high six score involvements against the Power, showing his smart and clean front-half ball use to further stamp his authority under coach Chris Fagan,
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The Lions will open Round 16 on Friday night at the Gabba, where Morris and co. will come up against Melbourne's formidable defensive unit.
