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.
2Matthew Kennedy (-)
Kennedy's impressive run of form continued against North Melbourne on Thursday night, collecting 25 touches, six inside 50s, four clearances and seven score involvements.
The former Blue has been a revelation for the Bulldogs since crossing from Carlon last year, helping shoulder the midfield load alongside Tom Liberatore, Marcus Bontempelli and Ed Richards.
Kennedy went at 84 per cent effectiveness with ball in hand, and plays both the inside and outside roles perfectly under Luke Beveridge, allowing the club to throw around players in different positions.
