The results of Gather Round have led to a number of changes among our 2023 AFL Rookie Rankings, with four players shifting in their spots as the top two hold onto a convincing lead at the summit.
The consistent form of a Crows backman and St Kilda livewire has seen them jump into third and fourth spot respectively, while a new Hawk was the sole honourable mention from the weekend.
Our Rookie Rankings will expand to seven players from Round 6, opening up a chance for a new face to land in our order new week.
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 2023 season will not be considered.
I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Sam Darcy, Finn Callaghan and Jye Amiss are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2023.
Round 5 honourable mentions:
Seamus Mitchell (Hawthorn)
SEE: Rookie Rankings after Round 4
5. Oliver Hollands (-1)
Through no fault of his own, Hollands falls a place in our Rookie Rankings as the form of others sees a shift across the top six.
The Blues wingman again showed glimpses of his midfield acumen on the outside for Michael Voss' squad, but the overall result for Carlton on Thursday night was a poor one.
Hollands came away from the contest with a season-low disposal efficiency rating of 41.7%, a figure almost 20% less than his next worst.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
A chance to bounce back is on offer this week when the Blues host St Kilda at Marvel Stadium in Round 6.
