Round 10 shone a light on multiple underrated recruits, two players in particular standing out with notable performances over the weekend.
Those two players, a Blue key defender and a Crows forward, enter the top eight Power Rankings for the first time, while Fremantle's star signing makes his move into the top five after another dominant weekend inside forward 50.
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 10 giving us plenty to consider.
5. Shai Bolton (+2)
The Dockers remain the AFL's most polarising team, shocking everyone with a 34-point win against GWS at Engie Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Shai Bolton is a strong chance to receive three votes from the match, with his 24 disposals and three goals leading the Dockers' attack. Had Fremantle kicked more accurately, this very well could have been a blowout.
Bolton once again positioned himself as an elite threat inside 50. With some calling for him to play on the wing or from half back to make more of an impact around the contest, he quietened the forward doubts with ten score involvements and five ground ball wins inside forward 50 alone. His dynamic role, which included attending 48% of centre bounces, saw him win three centre clearances and rack up 12 contested possessions, only outdone by Luke Jackson.
It's become clear that when Bolton is at his best, so are Fremantle. His value in creating success at his club is only outdone by a handful of other recruits.
