Our Rookie Rankings have seen more movement among podium, while two young forwards are beginning to strengthen their places among the top seven after recently entering our rankings.
Just three of our top seven featured over the weekend, with byes and injury limiting the leading names among this year's rookie class during Round 14.
St Kilda debutant Arie Schoenmaker has quickly proven to be one to watch over the home stretch after putting forward a promising performance in his maiden match on Friday against Brisbane.
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:
Arie Schoenmaker (St Kilda)
Nick Watson (Hawthorn)
Harvey Gallagher (Western Bulldogs)
2. Darcy Wilson (+1)
After falling to third last week, the Saints wingman has swung back into second spot and swapped with Windsor for the second time in as many weeks.
The Murray Bushrangers product bounced back from a disappointing Round 13 performance to play a role in the Saints' narrow defeat to Brisbane on Friday night.
The young midfielder collected 18 disposals at a rate of 83% efficiency and gained over 320 metres while adding a goal on the night.
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The Saints have their bye this weekend, which could see Wilson potentially fall to third again if Windsor performs well in his return from the bye.
