Our Rookie Rankings after Round 7 have seen another change to top spot, while a pair of Melbourne draftees can consider themselves unlucky not to make the top six.
The top six from last week's rankings remain the same, with the one change occurring after the weekend's results.
A Saints midfield-forward, Blues defender and Dogs debutant are this week's honourable mentions.
Selection Criteria: Zero Hanger's Rookie Rankings ONLY consider players who have made their debut this season. Other players who may still be eligible for a Rising Star nomination but have already made their debut before the 2025 season will not be considered. I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Nate Caddy, Dan Curtin and Connor O'Sullivan are ineligible, having already played an AFL match before Opening Round, 2025. Suspension does not make a player ineligible for our Rookie Rankings.
Round 7 Honourable Mentions:
Max Hall (St Kilda) - 15 disposals, one goal, four tackles
Jedd Busslinger (Western Bulldogs) - 12 disposals, four marks, 83% disposal efficiency
Matt Carroll (Carlton) - 15 disposals, six marks, 358 metres gained
5. Sam Davidson (-)
The Bulldogs wingman was again a key conduit in his side's ball movement, amassing eight score involvements and five inside 50s from his 15 disposals.
He would again get forward to boot a goal, bringing his season tally to three, while he would also record 324 metres gained at Manuka Oval.
Much like Trainor, Davidson is holding onto his spot in our Rookie Rankings with consistent form, but isn't far in front of the chasing pack on the outside of our top six.
The Bulldogs head to Ballarat this weekend, hosting Port Adelaide on Saturday as Luke Beveridge's side looks to continue their promising form.
