Veteran recruits were the stars of Round 13 as notable additions at the AFL's two largest clubs push themselves into the Power Rankings.
A strong performance from a former Blue tightens their stranglehold on the second rank, while an underwhelming afternoon in the wet has caused a pivotal Sun to slip.
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 12 giving us plenty to consider.
1. Bailey Smith (-)
Smith was a late out for the Suns, an anti-climactic but understandable call made by the Cats as the match looked to have a titanic midfield battle. In poor conditions, the Cats would have loved to get some of Smith's elite ball-winning skill in the contest, his ability to surge the ball forward better than anyone else in the competition.
Ultimately, it was an even clearance battle between the two sides at 50 apiece, but against Zach Merrett and the Bombers this Saturday, Geelong will benefit from his return in the centre square.
