The varied mix of performances from recruits in Round 4 shaped a number of results across an intense weekend of footy.
Two Suns have emerged as players to watch while the top two remains unchanged after strong efforts in the midfield by each player respectively.
So, who's making the most impact in their new colours? Welcome to the weekly ranking of the Recruit of the Year contenders for 2025, with Round 4 giving us plenty to consider.
Selection criteria: Only players who were on an AFL playing list at a different club in the prior season will be considered as recruits in these rankings.
8. Luke Parker (NEW)
Despite the eventual smashing at the hands of his former team, Luke Parker's new era at Arden Street accumulated in an electrifying performance on Saturday night. He collected 27 disposals at 78% efficiency and led North Melbourne in score involvements with six in addition to his two goals the first bringing a standing ovation from the North Melbourne faithful. His pressure around the football was also a stand out in a competitive first half, laying three of his eight tackles inside 50 and leading the Kangaroos in stoppage clearances with five and pressure acts with 19 for the match.
However, this "Swans Parker" like performance isn't a one-off and has been mounting for some time now. Parker is averaging 22.8 disposals per game in addition to a team-high five tackles per games through four games this season and arguably has made the most impact on-field out of North Melbourne's big off-season catches, though fellow veteran recruits Caleb Daniel and Jack Darling have certainly also made their mark thus far.
With a tough fixture ahead at Gather Round against Gold Coast, the composure of North's veterans will be a must and luckily for the Roos, Parker is a guarantee to add that into the mix.
