The top three remain unchanged in the Recruit of the Year power rankings as a Kangaroo's case for a top-five spot grows.
A Saint star returns to the top four after a glistening performance under the roof, while one Sun has a lot to prove in the coming weeks to stop a slide down the rankings.
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 15 giving us plenty to consider.
7Tom Barrass (-2)
The Hawks' bye has caused Barrass to slip in the power rankings, but the former Eagle has made a strong claim to being Hawthorn's most valuable key position player in 2025.
Barrass leads Hawthorn in most defensive metrics, from spoils (5.5 per game) to defensive one-on-one contests competed in (27 total) to intercept marks (2.7 per game). It's clear he's playing a critical role in Hawthorn's ranking as a top-four defensive powerhouse in the league. However, Barrass has also been elite with ball in hand, too, making the most of his defensive wins, leading the Hawks in disposal efficiency (85.3%).
With North Melbourne and St Kilda ahead in the next fortnight, the Hawks have a fantastic chance to launch themselves back into the top four, and Tom Barrass will be doing everything in his power to help them achieve that.
