Our AFL Rookie Rankings continue to take shape through the early stages of the 2024 season, with another change coming to our top five after Round 2.
A GWS forward has returned to our top five after a week out by replacing young Roo Zane Duursma, while another North Melbourne draftee has moved up the order in swapping places with a Demons midfielder.
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 prior to 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 prior to Round 1, 2024.ย
Round 2 Honourable Mentions
Seth Campbell (Richmond)
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs)
5. Harvey Thomas (NEW)
The young Giants forward returns to our top five after being replaced last week, with a strong showing against West Coast on Sunday making it too hard to keep the GWS Academy graduate out of our rankings.
Thomas came away from the heavy win with 21 disposals, one goal, two goal assists, 11 contested possessions, eight tackles and four intercept possessions in his third game of the season.
It was a senior role from one of the youngest players on the field, who was involved in seven scores for the afternoon to help his side claim a 65-point win.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
The Giants have a bye in Round 3, leaving Thomas susceptible to falling out of the top five again, before returning against the Suns in Gather Round.
