Things are tight in our AFL Rookie Rankings ahead of the final round of the 2024 season, with a majority of our top eight a chance to shuffle spots before our rankings are locked in for the year.
The eighth and last place is arguably the most up for grabs, with a host of young guns outside of our rankings still in the mix heading into Round 24.
Currently occupied by Hawks ace Nick Watson, the last spot could undergo a swap should Watson have a poor end to his home and away campaign.
This week has seen spots three through five change, with all three sports able to change again before our final rankings.
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
Round 23 Honourable Mentions:
Archie Roberts (Essendon)
Darcy Jones (GWS)
Joel Freijah (Western Bulldogs)
Lawson Humphries (Geelong)
7. Sam Clohesy (-1)
22 disposals is certainly no quiet afternoon for anyone, with Clohesy having 20 or more disposals for the fourth time this year.
His head-to-head battle with Ed Langdon proved to be a difficult test for the Suns rookie, with his opponent breaking away in the later stages to have a game-high 37 touches for the day.
Perhaps unlucky to fall a spot despite the performance, however Clohesy could rise as high as fifth this time next week if he can have a big outing against Richmond at the MCG on Saturday.
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