There's been plenty of movement amongst the top eight after Round 16, with several recruits demonstrating their case to move toward top spot.
A former Swan has continued his ascent while a Sun has returned to the form that has seen him become highly touted throughout the season.
Who's making the most impact in their new colours? Welcome to the weekly rankings of the Recruit of the Year contenders for 2025, with Round 16 giving us plenty to consider.
8James Peatling (-)
The consistency of James Peatling remains a key factor in the success of the Crows, playing a vital role in their 68-point win over Richmond at the MCG on Sunday afternoon. He recorded 20 disposals at 75% efficiency, the eighth time this season he's registered that many touches in a game. Prior to this season, he'd only reached that threshold six times across 45 games.
Despite not directly influencing the scoreboard himself, Peatling had five score involvements, the sixth occasion he's produced five or more this season too. His score involvement percentage of 19% ranks 20th amongst the 38 players listed as mid-forwards, in between Travis Boak (19.1%) and Kade Chandler (18.8%).
Peatling perhaps doesn't wow fans in the same way Bailey Smith does or is as prominent as a Shai Bolton rolling between a midfielder and forward role, but Adelaide knows exactly what they will get from him each week and that makes him the perfect system player for the Crows.
