Zero Hanger's top two recruits have solidified their positions at the top of our Recruit 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 the Recruit of the Year contenders for 2025, with Round 14 giving us plenty to consider.
6Nick Haynes (-)
The Blues' defence was outstanding on Sunday night, particularly in the first half. They allowed just 22 points from 20 inside 50s and 17 total scoring shots for the match, spearheaded by Nick Haynes and his clinical five spoils.
Haynes also contributed to the Blues scoring 41 of their 86 points from the defensive half, generating five rebound 50s and a score launch from that end of the ground.
With the emergence of Jack Silvagni as an All-Australian calibre defender as well as the usual poise of Jacob Weitering, Haynes is enabling Carlton's backline to turn into one of the strongest in the competition. The Blues have allowed just 987 points this season (third in the AFL) and only Collingwood concedes fewer opposition scoring shots per game. It becomes more apparent each week the role Haynes plays in that success as the Blues' top eight hopes mount.
