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.
4John Noble (-)
The Suns' bye came at a good time for the club, providing them with a reset after losing their last two. However, with the lively Giants on the cards, the potential to lose a third straight is certainly there, meaning the pressure is on. That might especially be the case for John Noble, who struggled to make an impact against Geelong, recording just 12 disposals.
The Giants are one of the best teams at limiting scores from chains beginning inside their defensive 50 and defensive half, third and fourth in the league respectively. Noble, as one of the premier players in the competition at generating rebound 50s, will be required to overcome the GWS system that has become so good at limiting the effectiveness of those kicks. Suns fans should have some confidence that he can prove his worth again, however, as he ranks eighth in kicking efficiency amongst players averaging at least 13 kicks per game, and is top 15 in metres gained per game.
