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
3. Max Michalanney (-)
Just the six possessions for the Round 5 Rising Star nominee, but it was Michalanney's defensive efforts in the narrow win over Hawthorn that sees him hold his place at third overall in our Rookie Rankings.
The Crows backman would amass nine tackles for the game - the second most among Matthew Nicks' side, behind only Rory Laird for the day.
Michalanney continues to show his composed nature despite the pressure at AFL level, with the young Crow a level-headed asset on the club's last line.
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In looking to extend their winnings ways this week, Adelaide will be needing to bring their best against Collingwood on Sunday.
