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)
5. Colby McKercher (-)
A return for McKercher could come this week when the Roos head west to face the Eagles as they continue to search for their first win of 2024.
An ongoing foot issue, aided by the club's recent bye, should near its end for McKercher and place him back in the race for the top of our Rookie Rankings.
With the Rising Star race also blown open, don't discount the Tasmanian teenager from taking out the title.
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