Our Rookie Rankings after Round 7 have seen no change for the first time this season, while there's plenty of new candidates putting their name up for a chance heading into this weekend.
Carlton's Alex Cincotta has managed a stellar opening two games for the Blues and now looks likely to make the jump into our top seven should his form continue, while young Docker Matthew Johnson was also worthy of an honourable mention from Round 7.
The top of our rankings remain the same, but the gap between top spot and second has significantly narrowed over the past fortnight, with a young Lion now having a live chance to overtake pole position by this time next week.
Criteria: 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 2023 season will not be considered.
I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Sam Darcy, Finn Callaghan and Jye Amiss are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2023.
Round 7 Honourable Mentions
Alex Cincotta (Carlton)
Matthew Johnson (Fremantle)
5. Reuben Ginbey (-)
Another seven tackles for Ginbey over the weekend sees the Eagles' young bull break the 50 mark from his first seven games to rank fourth in the competition behind Matt Rowell, James Rowbottom and Marcus Bontempelli.
Ginbey also managed 10 disposals and three clearances in what was a tough night for West Coast, falling to Carlton by 108 points.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
The Eagles could be a chance to secure their second win of the season in Round 8 when they come up against an out-of-form Richmond outfit at the MCG.
