Our AFL Rookie Rankings continue to take shape through the early stages of the 2024 season, with another change coming to our top five after Round 2.
A GWS forward has returned to our top five after a week out by replacing young Roo Zane Duursma, while another North Melbourne draftee has moved up the order in swapping places with a Demons midfielder.
Selection Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are ONLY 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 2024 season will not be considered. I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as George Wardlaw, Angus Sheldrick and Sam Darcy are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2024.
Round 2 Honourable Mentions
Seth Campbell (Richmond)
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs)
2. Colby McKercher (+1)
The Roos' young gun matched his Round 1 efforts with another 22 disposals over the weekend, continuing to find plenty of the pill in the back half as he works through a new role in the blue and white.
McKercher also added six marks, 382 metres gained, three inside 50s and a goal assist while moving the Sherrin at over 90% efficiency.
The Dockers put North Melbourne to the sword after a slow start to leave the Roos' undermanned defensive unit frustrated and facing constant incoming attacks throughout the second half.
The Kangaroos and McKercher take to a bigger stage this week for their Good Friday clash with Carlton at Docklands.
