Our Rookie Rankings have seen another fresh face added to the top eight for the second week in a row, while the podium has also undergone a shake-up.
A Hawks young gun has edged out several contenders for eighth spot, taking over a GWS small forward, while a Roos speedster has slotted into second spot ahead of the final fortnight of the season.
A pair of Bombers rookies and a Suns midfielder were among the six players to earn an honourable mention from Round 22.
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 before 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 before Round 1, 2024.ย
Round 22 Honourable Mentions:
Archie Roberts (Essendon)
Nate Caddy (Essendon)
Darcy Jones (GWS)
Calsher Dear (Hawthorn)
Daniel Curtin (Adelaide)
Will Graham (Gold Coast)
6. Sam Clohesy (-)
Round 22 saw a return to Clohesy's best form, with the Suns recruit off to a strong start against the Bombers on Saturday night to have 10 disposals and three makes in the opening term.
Add in a nice specky on the wing and plenty of run and clean ball work in midfield and it was Clohesy's best outing since his stellar start to the season.
The Gold Coast flanker had 23 disposals and close to 500 metres gained by the end of the thrilling win over the Bombers, with Clohesy among his side's best.
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Despite their season being over, the Suns will look to finish strong in their upcoming games against Melbourne and Richmond.
