Rookie Rankings leader Harley Reid has only extended the gap over the rest of his class thanks to a sensational Round 10 performance, while a Lions recruit has broken into our top six for the first time this year.
Our rankings have seen some change in the middle of the pack, with a young Saint jumping two places into second.
The likes of Calsher Dear, Zane Duursma and Kane McAuliffe have earned honourable mentions for their efforts over the weekend as well.
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:
Calsher Dear
Zane Duursma
Kane McAuliffe
2. Darcy Wilson (+2)
The Saints wingman continues to grow as a key cog in Ross Lyon's fast-moving system, often combing with the likes of Brad Hill and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera in offering some penetration into the front third.
Wilson was again a consistent piece for the Saints over the weekend, collectingย 18 disposals, seven marks and six contested possessions in Saturday's loss to Fremantle.
The Murray Bushrangers product moves past both Windsor and McKercher, who fall in our rankings due to form and absence respectively, while Wilson has continued his rise over the past several weeks.
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The Saints will face Melbourne this week, where Wilson is set to go head-to-head with Windsor at the MCG.
