Our Rookie Rankings for 2023 have undergone further change with just one round remaining, with a young Roo only strengthening his place at the summit.
The one change saw a Demons defender rewarded with a strong recent run of form and rise up a rank, swapping spots with a young Sun.
Meanwhile, a Hawks debutant was among the weekend's best performers among rookies, earning an honourable mention while emerging as a potential Rising Star contender for 2024.
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.
Honourable Mention:
Henry Hustwaite (Hawthorn)
James O'Donnell (Western Bulldogs)
Josh Fahey (GWS)
Jacob van Rooyen (Melbourne)
7. Reuben Ginbey (-)
Has Hewett breathing down his neck for seventh spot with one round to go, with Ginbey's absence opening up greater opportunities for his fellow Eagles rookie.
West Coast fans will be excited by Ginbey's return come the start of next season, with the Dunsborough product flexing his defensive prowess in a short time.
With more young stars on the way as West Coast eye the draft, Ginbey and co. are set to lead the Eagles into a new era.
