Several recruits starred over the long Easter weekend as footy fans were treated to several thrilling contests.
A Fremantle forward has jumped up into the top four as his scoreboard impact continues to mount, while the Bulldogs' dominant win over St Kilda sees their star recruit leapfrog a Saints midfield acquisition.
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 6 giving us plenty to consider.
6. Tom Barrass (-1)
Hawthorn fell short in a thriller to the Cats, but Barrass' efforts down back shouldn't go unnoticed. Geelong's key forwards made little impact on the match compared to their small forwards, Shannon Neale most notably, held to just a behind. Barrass was the defender holding his own for the Hawks, often left competing in several defensive one-on-ones. He finished the game with a team-high three spoils in addition to two rebound 50s and two score launches.
Aside from the Hawks disaster game against Port Adelaide, which could be considered an anomaly, they haven't conceded more than 86 points this season. Once the goal scorers get firing again, it's highly likely that they will right the ship. That's thanks to their ability to rely on Tom Barrass and the rest of the defensive core, who through six games this season have become incredibly trustworthy, standing up to the challenge week in, week out.
