We have two new faces in our 2024 AFL Rookie Rankings as we grow to a top seven following the conclusion of Round 12.
As flagged at the beginning of the season, after every six rounds we will expand our rankings by one place, with a seventh name now added to the running.
That change has seen a Magpies midfielder and Hawks youngster come into the top seven, replacing injured Collingwood speedster Joe Richards.
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
Honourable Mentions:
Charlie Dean (Collingwood)
Kane McAuliffe (Richmond)
Joel Freijah (Western Bulldogs)
6. Calsher Dear (NEW)
The high-flying Hawk continues to impress in his maiden season at the top level, with Saturday's outing against Adelaide another game that saw Dear perform maturely.
While the teenager only came away with six touches and a goal, his continued impact in the air and efforts alongside Jack Gunston as targets for Hawthorn midfielders certainly played a part in the victory.
He now has six goals from five games for the season and is doing a strong job in the absence of spearhead Mitch Lewis.
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The Hawks head to Tassie this weekend to host GWS, where Dalsher looks set for a significant test against a formidable opposition rearguard.
