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)
2. Will Ashcroft (-)
Coming up against a tough contender in Adelaide away from home, Round 11 loomed as the weekend where Ashcroft might be able to strengthen his case for top spot and finally move into pole position.
It wasn't to be for the star cub, despite his 17 disposals and nine contested possessions in the loss. The form of Harry Sheezel continues to keep Ashcroft at bay, but a change on our throne could come in a matter of weeks.
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The Lions will have a bye in Round 12, meaning any move into top spot won't be coming this weekend. Instead, a strong enough Round 13 return against Hawthorn could see Ashcroft jump into first position.
