Gather Round provided footy fans with several classics, the impact of star off-season additions as apparent as ever.
A key Geelong midfielder has re-established himself as the top-ranked recruit, while the Gold Coast and Bulldogs see their star pickups continue to rise.
Who's making the most impact in their new colours? Welcome to the weekly ranking of the Recruit of the Year contenders for 2025, with Gather Round giving us plenty to consider.
8. Caleb Daniel (NEW)
Caleb Daniel makes a return to the power rankings after another top performance for the Kangaroos on Saturday afternoon. He continues to dominate possession for North Melbourne as they attempt to find some footing in what is meant to be a break-out campaign for the club.
While eventually outdone by a classy Suns outfit, Daniel's match-best 32 disposals at 88% efficiency must be recognised, his experience looking to be a big pay-off for the Roos.
He was perhaps best afield in the most heated areas of the ground, racking up a team-high ten contested possessions as well as a game-high six clearances from stoppages. On one of the smaller grounds seen at AFL level, his poise with ball in hand within congestion was exceptional.
North Melbourne has the tough task of Carlton next week, looking to avoid another disappointing loss, but with Caleb Daniel at his best, it'd be unfair not to give North Melbourne every chance of winning that game.
