Zero Hanger's top two recruits have solidified their positions at the top of our Recruitย Rankings after a pair of monster performances during Round 14.
A new Hawk impressed mightily in the frigid Tasmanian conditions to return to the top eight, while a Saints midfielder's plunge continues after being thoroughly outclassed on Thursday night.
Who's making the most impact in their new colours? Welcome to the weekly rankings of theย Recruit of the Year contenders for 2025, with Round 14 giving us plenty to consider.
8Luke Parker (NEW)
Despite criticism from many, it must be admitted that North Melbourne's trip to Western Australia to play two 'home' games was a resounding success.
An impressive comeback over the Eagles in Bunbury followed by a heartbreaking six-point loss to the Dockers at Optus Stadium proved the Kangaroos' ability to be competitive and gave fans promise entering the back half of the season.
The star player of this fortnight would have to be Luke Parker, who averaged 21 disposals across these two matches and kicked three goals. His influence was everywhere on the ground, crucial in setting up quality scoring opportunities for the Roos, who rank 16th in shots per game in 2025.
His score involvement percentage of 27.1% is the third highest of his career, highlighting his importance to North Melbourne's winning brand of football. That was accentuated over the past fortnight, where his team-high 10 score involvements accounted for just shy of a third of North's scores. He was also directly involved in five of North Melbourne's 19 goals in WA, kicking three and assisting on two.
The Kangaroos have a Carlton challenge brewing but Parker's recent offensive prowess will undoubtedly pose some problems for the Blues if it continues.
