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)
1. Harry Sheezel (-)
Had it not been for his stunning performance to will the Roos back into the lead late against the Swans, Sheezel would have fallen to second spot for the first time this year.
The gap between Ashcroft and Sheezel has significantly shrunk across the past month, with Round 10 looking like the weekend where the Lions cub would make his move. However, Sheezel's heroics to almost snatch a win on Saturday have seen him stave off Ashcrfot for another week.
Under interim coach Brett Ratten, Sheezel earned his first minutes in the centre of the field to feature in over a third of North Melbourne's centre bounces alongside the likes of Wardlaw, Jy Simpkin and Will Phillips.
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Disposals
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With Ashcroft having an equally impressive outing in the QClash, the narrow gap remains heading into Round 11, where Sheezel will face ladder leaders Collingwood on Sunday.
