The weekend has seen some potential Rookie Rankings bolters emerge from their debuts, while a Tigers defender and Bombers recruit continue their rise toward the top.
Another week sees Nick Daicos hold top spot in the rankings, but could his gap over the rest of his rivals be closing?
A Carlton debutant didn't look out of touch in his first game at senior level, while an Eagle amassed a stellar outing despite his side's embarrassing defeat to Richmond.
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 2022 season will not be considered.
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Round 7 Honourable Mentions
Greg Clark (West Coast)
24 disposals, six tackles, seven marks, five score involvements
Despite the 109-point loss in his debut, Clark enjoyed his maiden match at AFL level in standing tall against the trying circumstances. A sudden bolter for our rankings.
Jack Carroll (Carlton)
19 disposals, eight marks, 411 metres gained, eight score involvements
Like Clark, Carroll was immense in his first game at AFL level, not looking out of place in the top flight as the Blues ran riot over the Roos on Saturday night. One to watch in the weeks to come.
Robbie McComb (Western Bulldogs)
21 possessions, two goals, three clearances, seven contested possessions
Another mature-aged player gets an honourable mention nod from their Round 7 performance, with McComb an integral part in the Bulldogs' forward-midfield rotations.
5. Josh Gibcus (+1)
Had his best game of the season against an experienced West Coast attack, often popping up at the contest and getting first hands to the loose ball.
Gibcus was able to not only often shut down his direct opponent but worked to intercept and negate any forward movement the Eagles had pressed on Richmond's backline.
Again having to fill the void left by an absent veteran - this week being Robbie Tarrant - Gibcus stood tall to record eight intercepts, six marks and 12 disposals at a rate of 83.3% while managing not to lose a single one of his defensive one-on-one contests throughout the night.
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With Tarrant anticipated to return for this weekend's bout with the Magpies, Gibcus could be given an even more flexible role in Round 8 as he continues his impressive run of form.
