A new face has emerged in our Rookie Rankings for the first time, with a Hawks flanker jumping into the top six to make his maiden appearance for the year.
His move up has seen a young Blues wingman fall out of the top seven, while a Saints forward has dropped to seventh spot.
A rising Sun continues to impress on his trajectory toward a podium spot, while the top two continue to trade blows as our incumbent No.1 holds his place in pole position for another week.
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 11 Honourable Mentions:
Josh Weddle (Hawthorn)
Matthew Johnson (Fremantle)
Oisin Mullin (Geelong)
5. Bailey Humphrey (+2)
Continues to excite and dazzle as a leading figure in Gold Coast's midfield and attacking thirds, with the Moe junior capping off a brilliant win in Darwin with the match-sealing goal against the Dogs.
Added to his impressive past month with 19 touches (eight contested), three tackles and a goal while featuring in 62% of centre bounces for the Suns, behind only Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell among onballers.
Humphrey is quickly flying up our rankings and at this rate, will be inside the top three bracket by the end of the bye rounds.
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He'll be looking to back up his run of form this weekend when the Suns host Adelaide in Darwin on Saturday night.
