Roos pair earn nods as Magpie extends run in pole position: AFL Rookie Rankings

There was more movement in our Rookie Rankings after the weekend’s action.

EDITOR | June 27, 2022 - 10:24am

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This week's Rookie Rankings has seen one shift among the top six, while a pair of first-year Roos were handed honourable mentions for their performances on Sunday.

Two Bombers hold a spot in our rankings, while a young Saints has ascended his place to land fifth spot.

A young Magpies has backed up his strong run of form, but is facing healthy competition from the man he stole the No.1 spot from.

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 2022 season will not be considered.

I.e. players like Jai Newcombe, Jake Bowey, Corey Durdin and Sam De Koning are ineligible.

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Paul Curtis (North Melbourne)
11 disposals, 4 tackles, seven contested possessions, one goal

Was among the few shining lights for the Roos in their defeat, stepping up as a forward target for his side and offering plenty of pressure inside 50.

Connor MacDonald (Hawthorn)
19 disposals, four marks, six score involvements, seven contested possessions

Arguably his best game for the Hawks, albeit in a loss. Was among several avenues to goal and played his role in midfield.

Jackson Archer (North Melbourne)
15 disposals, eight contested disposals, six intercepts

The son-of-a-gun impressed on debut against the Crows, playing across David Noble's defence and offering a rock-solid service in his maiden match.

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3. Josh Gibcus (-)

A quiet evening for Gibcus over the weekend, with the key backman recording just the three disposals in the thrilling loss to the Cats.

That's not to say he had little impact despite the season-low tally of touches, with the 19-year-old recording four spoils - the second-most in the match.

It wasn't a performance that has closed the gap between him and the pair above him, with the GWV Rebels product now looking to bounce back this weekend.