Four of the top seven in our Rookie Rankings have swapped spots after Round 9's events, with the top three remaining the same for another week.
An Eagles tackling machine has jumped two spots, while two Blues have both fallen in our rankings after Carlton's loss to the Bulldogs.
An unprecedented five players earned honourable mentions for the weekend, with Sun Bailey Humphrey, Demon Jacob van Rooyen and Hawk Seamus Mitchell all pressing for top seven spots after strong performances.
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 2023 season will not be considered.
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Round 8 Honourable Mentions
Bailey Humphrey (Gold Coast)
Seamus Mitchell (Hawthorn)
Josh Weddle (Hawthorn)
Jacob van Rooyen (Melbourne)
Arthur Jones (Western Bulldogs)
5. Oliver Hollands (-1)
Perhaps through no fault of his own, the Carlton winger falls back one place at the conclusion of Round 9.
Hollands was again a serviceable asset for the Blues over the weekend, rotating on the win alongside Blake Acres and Matt Cotrrell to form a valuable three-piece threat on the outside.
With the other two wingers finding plenty of the ball, senior coach Michael Voss pulled the trigger on Hollands in his tactical sub change, with the Wodonga product subbed out at the final break with 13 disposals to his name.
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The aerobically gifted midfielder will likely remain in Voss' plans for Round 10, where the Blues will come up against the in-form Magpies.
