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)
3. Bailey Humphrey (-)
After a dominant past five weeks for the Suns, Humphrey's fiery run of form was silenced on Sunday despite Gold Coast chalking up a comfortable win.
The sixth overall pick still managed 13 disposals for the evening but wasn't at his clinical best, booting two behinds and failing to lay a tackle to support the form we've come to expect.
Nevertheless, Humphrey has more than enough runs on the board to hold his place on the podium of our Rankings to be the only player that hasn't moved.
Midfielder
Disposals
Tackles
Goals
The Suns are well within reaching distance of their first finals spot and will be looking to strengthen their bid this week against ladder-leaders Collingwood on Saturday.
