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
2. Jason Horne-Francis (+1)
While the Kangaroos will quickly look to put Saturday night's drubbing behind them, Jason Horne-Francis was among the small number of highlights for David Noble's side.
The South Australian was among the top five ball winners for North Melbourne, with Horne-Francis collecting 21 touches (11 contested) and five clearances as he continues to cut his teeth in the AFL.
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The Roos are facing the likelihood of a winless opening month to the season as they travel to New South Wales this week in a clash with Sydney.
While the Shinboners will be unfavoured for the spoils, Horne-Francis has proven to be a shining light in a disappointing run.
