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.
5Tom Barrass (NEW)
The Hawks stole victory from the jaws of defeat in brutal Tasmanian conditions, with the scrappy affair reaffirming Hawthorn's strength defensively. They held the Crows to just 31 points at the half, despite being convincingly outplayed in most areas of the ground and then, after managing to get the game back on their terms, conceded just 1.7 in the second half.
A pivotal piece in this win, and their win last week against the Bulldogs, was Tom Barrass. He recorded a season-high 11 spoils against the Crows, foiling their inside 50 attempts by beating Riley Thilthorpe to the ball all night. Despite not being the quickest or most agile player, Barrass' effort could not be denied, holding the tall forward phenom to just three shots at goal, all resulting in behinds.
He was also instrumental in locking down the Bulldogs' talls the week prior, a game-high seven spoils highlighting how he effectively minimised the impact of Rory Lobb and Buku Khamis. It's this spectacular form that will provide the Hawks a genuine tilt at the premiership in 2025, hence Barrass' return to the rankings this week.
