There has been some movement in our Recruit of the Year rankings following Round 17, with a Hawthorn defender returning to the list.
A quiet game from an Eagles leader sees him fall off the page, while midfielders from St Kilda and Adelaide press their case for the steal of the year.
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 17 giving us plenty to consider.
7Luke Parker (-1)
The veteran onballer didn't feature for North Melbourne against the Western Bulldogs in Round 17.
But Parker's season to date at his new club has been impressive so far, only dipping under 20 disposals on two occasions in 15 starts.
The 32-year-old is playing a hybrid role through the midfield and up forward, which has yielded solid returns, averaging 22.5 possessions, 3.3 marks, 4.3 tackles and 4.5 clearances.
The Kangaroos missed Parker's leadership as the Bulldogs broke away on Thursday, which has been pivotal throughout 2025 amongst a young lineup.
