With all 18 clubs featuring over the weekend, we got a great look at ten new debutant for Round 1 that have helped shape our Rookie Rankings early into the season.
Two of our top five remain from Opening Round, while three new youngsters have emerged in our rankings after making their debuts.
That means three players from last week's rankings have fallen out, with competition for spots highly contested already.
Selection Criteria: For our 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 prior to the 2024 season will not be considered. I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as George Wardlaw, Angus Sheldrick and Sam Darcy are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2024.Â
Round 1 Honourable Mentions
Darcy Wilson (St Kilda)
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs)
Seth Campbell (Richmond)
2. Caleb Windsor (-)
The speed Demon was impressive in his Opening Round debut and managed to go a step further against the Bulldogs on Sunday, collecting 16 disposals, nine contested possessions and four clearances in Melbourne's first win of the year.
A highlight came in the opening half for Windsor, who chased down Dogs debutant Harvey Gallagher in his defensive 50 at a crucial juncture of the game.
Windsor has been a big plus for Melbourne over their first two games, slotting into a wing role in the absence of the injured Lachiue Hunter to complement the Demons' inside ball winners.
Midfielder
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
After being subbed off in the last term of Sunday's game, the sprightly midfielder should be raring to go this week when Melbourne returns to the MCG to face Hawthorn.
