We have a new face among our Rookie Rankings after 10 rounds, while a handful of contenders continue to emerge in pressing their case for a top seven spot.
Our top two avoided swapping spots despite both young stars playing key roles over the weekend, while a gun Sun has moved into seventh as one of three shifts among our Rankings following Round 10.
But it's the honourable mentions that are gaining more and more attention as we near the bye rounds, with Risint Star nominee Josh Weddle and Hawthorn teammate Cameron Mackenzie continuing to impress.
New Roo George Wardlaw got his career off on the right foot against the Swans, while another Hawk in Seamus Mitchell will be one to watch over the coming rounds.
Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are 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 prior to the 2023 season will not be considered.
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Round 10 Honourable Mentions:
Ollie Lord (Port Adelaide)
Josh Weddle (Hawthorn)
George Wardlaw (North Melbourne)
Cameron Mackenzie (Hawthorn)
5. Mattaes Phillipou (-)
Phillipou is continuing to form a reliable and consistent role under Ross Lyon this year, despite his goalless run extending to five games over the weekend.
While his direct impact on the scoreboard has fallen since the opening month of the season, Phillipou continues to be among the Saints' leading contributions in scoring chains - recording six score involvements against GWS.
The South Australian also had 13 touches, six tackles, two clearances and eight contested possessions in the win over the Giants to rise up one spot in our rankings.
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The Saints will be in line to extend their winning ways when they host Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.
