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.
1Bailey Smith (-)
The Geelong superstar didn't feature in the club's victory over Richmond due to illness, but that won't topple the 24-year-old off the top spot.
Smith woke up sick, according to his coach Chris Scott, and was removed the day before the clash.
The former Bulldog's 13 games this season have forced him into Brownlow Medal contention, averaging 32 disposals, 5.3 marks, 5.3 tackles and 5.3 clearances.
