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)
4. Darcy Wilson (-)
A big return to form for Wilson, who had arguably his best outing for the year on Saturday night against Geelong.
The Saints flanker collected 25 disposals and booted 2.3 in the upset victory at Marvel Stadium, with Wilson's pair of majors part of his side's six-straight to start the second half.
His overall ball use let him down, going at 44% efficiency, but it was an improved performance compared to what we've seen throughout the majority of the back-half of this season.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Wilson and the Saints return to Marvel Stadium for Round 24 where they can upset Carlton's finals ambitions.
