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)
2. Harry Sheezel (-1)
After holding down pole position since Round 1, Sheezel's reign atop our Rookie Rankings has come to an end.
The versatile teenager was able to kick up his feet and enjoy a bye weekend in Round 15, but the window for an old teammate of his opened and the chance of a change at the top was taken.
The gap between first and second has been minuscule across the past 10 rounds, and the thin gap still remains, however its Sheezel now doing the chasing.
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The Ajax junior has every chance to returning to the top this weekend when he comes up against Adelaide.
