At the conclusion of Round 6 we've expanded our Rookie Rankings to form a top seven thanks to a larger pool of talent and a better understanding of this year's class of debutants.
Our Rookie Rankings will again expand to eight players at the conclusion of the bye rounds.
This week's rankings see a Demons match-winner land at seventh overall, while there's some movement ahead of him. Our incumbent No.1 has seen his gap on the rest of the 2023 rookies shorted due to a tough Round 6 outing against the Suns.
This week's honourable mentions see a young Gold Coast forward earn some plaudits for his impact as the tactical sub, while a Hawk is quickly on the rise after just two games in the league.
Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are 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 2023 season will not be considered.
I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Sam Darcy, Finn Callaghan and Jye Amiss are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2023.
Round 6 Honourable Mentions
Bailey Humphrey (Gold Coast)
Ollie Lord (Port Adelaide)
Seamus Mitchell (Hawthorn)
SEE: Rookie Rankings after Round 5
4. Oliver Hollands (+1)
A season-high disposal tally of 22 touches sees Hollands shoot up one spot in our Rookie Rankings, with the Blues teenager impressing despite Carlton's shortcomings against St Kilda.
Again holding his own on the wing, Hollands would record five marks and over 420 metres gained in a supporting role to Carlton's engine room.
The Blues' top pick continues to show off his aerobic capacity, offering consistent run and pressure on the outskirts of the midfield.
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Disposals
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Hollands will be looking to hold off Eagle Reuben Ginbey this week when the Blues head to Perth to take on West Coast.
