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.
6Luke Parker (+2)
Have the Kangaroos arrived? Maybe not just yet, but Saturday's brilliant win over Carlton is a sign that things are heading in the right direction. One of North Melbourne's brilliant off-season additions was Sydney Swan Luke Parker, his leadership and poise off half-back proving to be a critical difference maker in North Melbourne's biggest fixture of the season.
Parker chipped in a game-high eight clearances and five score involvements from 28 disposals, notably a season-high. 21 of those disposals were effective also, demonstrating Parker's key role in the Kangaroos' run and carry out of stoppages. Defensively, Parker was sensational too with eight tackles and 24 pressure acts, again both season-highs. He's bringing his two-way stardom so commonly seen in his Sydney days, and it's transforming North Melbourne into a team that can spoil the top-eight hopes of other clubs.
