Our AFL Rookie Rankings after Round 9 hasn't seen any change to the top six, but the gap between our leader and the rest of this year's rookie crop is closing.
Players positioned from second through to fifth each had strong performances over the weekend, while the No.1 placed Harley Reid couldn't fire to the level we've come to see this season.
The handful of rookies pressing their case outside of the top six has strengthened in recent weeks, with mature-aged Collingwood pairing Lachie Sullivan and Joe Richards both making a case for a spot in our rankings in a short time.
Along with Richards, Brisbane youngster Logan Morris and Hawks livewire Nick Watson both earned honourable mentions for their efforts over the weekend.
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
Joe Richards
Logan Morris
Nick Watson
3. Caleb Windsor (-)
After claiming the Round 8 Rising Star nomination, Windsor backed up his career-best performance with another formidable outing on Thursday night against Carlton.
The speedy Demon collected 19 disposals, four clearances, 404 metres gained and a goal in the narrow loss to the Blues.
Windsor loves the open paddock that is the MCG and will be keen to find some space on Sunday when Melbourne travels west to face the Eagles at Optus Stadium.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Much like Wilson, Windsor is closing in on the top spot as the four names behind Harley Reid continue to shine.
