The end of Round 15 has seen significant movement among our Rookie Rankings, including a lead change for the first time this year.
At the conclusion of the bye rounds we've extended our rankings to a top eight, opening up a spot for another in-form youngster to present themselves in our race as we reach the home stretch.
The change has seen a young Docker and a Hawks defender move into our rankings, while seven of the top eight have moved places.
Criteria:ย For ourย 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 asย Sam Darcy,ย Finn Callaghanย andย Jye Amissย are ineligible, having already played anย AFLย match prior to Round 1, 2023.ย
Round 15 Honourable Mentions:
Judd McVee (Melbourne)
Elijah Hewett (West Coast)
Cameron Mackenzie (Hawthorn)
6. Seamus Mitchell (NEW)
Mitchell fell out of our Rookie Rankings last week after the Hawks had a bye, but a return to the field gainst the Suns on Sunday sees him shoot back in at sixth overall.
The Hawthorn defender joins Johnson in coming into our rankings after Round 15, with young Saint Mattaes Phillipou falling out as we stretch our rankings from seven players to eight.
Mitchell collected 24 touches against Gold Coast in the loss, marking the fourth time in five games the young flanker has surpassed 20 disposals, with the only other performance seeing him manage 19 possessions.
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The Hawks will host Carlton at the MCG on Sunday as they look to return to the winner's list.
