We have just two rounds remaining in the home and away season, with our Rookie Rankings containing to see changes among the top eight.
A Hawks defender and a Crows backman have each gone up one spot in our rankings following Round 22, with a sidelined Eagle and Suns ace both falling back a spot each as a result.
Our leader has only strengthened his place at the top, while a teammate was among four players to earn an honourable mention for their efforts over the weekend.
Criteria:ย For ourย 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.
I.e. Rising Star eligible players such asย Sam Darcy,ย Finn Callaghanย andย Jye Amissย are ineligible, having already played anย AFLย match prior to Round 1, 2023.ย
Round 22 Honourable Mentions
George Wardlaw (North Melbourne)
Elijah Tsatas (Essendon)
Matthew Johnson (Fremantle)
Mattaes Phillipou (St Kilda)
2. Will Ashcroft (-)
Fell back to second spot this weekend and will hold his place one spot behind Harry Sheezel in the queue.
Remains well in the hunt for the Rising Star Award despite his season-ending setback, with the likes of Sheezel, Jye Amiss and Mitch Owens also in consideration.
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Will be back in 2024 playing at a step above, with his importance in Brisbane's midfield group shown since his setback.
