Some debutants caught the eye over the weekend to give our Rookie Rankings some more names to consider in the home stretch, while a first-year Lion has returned to our standings after a strong few weeks of form.
His return comes at the cost of young Hawks tall Calsher Dear, who could only amass the one disposal before being subbed out of Sunday's win over West Coast.
Geelong first-gamer Lawson Humphries caught the eye with his run and ball use at half-back in his debut against Essendon, while Richmond Mid-Season Draft recruit Jacob Blight also earned an honourable mention for his efforts in his maiden performance.
Selection Criteria: For our 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 Darcy are ineligible, having already played an AFL match before Round 1, 2024.
Honourable Mentions:
Lawson Humphries (Geelong)
Jacob Blight (Richmond)
Will Graham (Gold Coast)
6. Colby McKercher (-)
The Roos teenager had another week in the VFL and did his chances of a senior return no harm, collecting 26 disposals and booting two goals to look back to full fitness following recent foot troubles.
The promising performance came as the Roos suffered a 17-point loss to the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, with coach Alastair Clarkson potentially looking to the No.2 draft selection for Round 17.
The potential return could see McKercher quickly rise back up our rankings should he strike the same vein of form he found prior to his injury setback.
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The Roos host the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on Saturday for what shapes as a winnable contest for the last-placed North Melbourne.
