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)
3. Caleb Windsor (-)
Another quiet performance for the Demons wingman, but with no standout performer on his tail Windsor holds his place in the top three.
It was a difficult afternoon for all Melbourne players as the Demons fell to Fremantle by 92 points in Alice Springs, with Windsor often beating when at the contest.
The young midfielder was able to make the most of his nine touches, with only one disposal failing to hit a target.
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Melbourne have the chance to respond on Monday when they face Collingwood at the MCG, where Windsor thrives in the open space.
