The weekend's action has seen the leaderboard of our Rookie Rankings take a new shape, with Tigers defender Josh Gibcus breaking into the top five as Saint Jack Hayes falls out of the frame.
Nic Martin's return has placed the exciting young Bomber back on the podium, rejoining two of the top picks from last year's National Draft.
Hawks pair Josh Ward and Connor MacDonald continue to impress, however remain on the periphery, while Port Adelaide's Jackson Mead was impressive during the Showdown.
For our Rookie Rankings, we are taking a look at 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 previously will not be considered.
VIEW: ROUND 2 RANKINGS
Round 3 Honourable Mentions:
Reef McInnes (Collingwood) -ย 14 possessions, six score involvements, five inside 50s
Neil Erasmus (Fremantle) -ย 18 possessions, four marks, seven score involvements
Josh Wardย (Hawthorn) - 20 possessions, eight contested possessions, three clearances
Jackson Mead (Port Adelaide) - 18 possessions, four tackles, three clearances
3. Nic Martin (+2)
The Bombers rookie made his return to Ben Rutten's side after undergoing AFL health and safety protocols during Round 2 and failed to look out of place in his second showing for Essendon.
While it wasn't the dazzling five-goal haul that fans had been welcomed to in Round 1, Martin continued to play a prominent role in attack and on the wing for the Bombers - albeit in a loss.
Another 20 disposals, eight marks and three clearances have Martin in good stead for further ascendancy up our Rookie Rankings.
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The Bombers will welcome Adelaide in Round 4, an opportune affair for Martin to add to his impressive start to the year.
