Round 21 presented a wealth of classy performances from this season's batch of rookies, several of whom made notable impacts in big wins for their respective clubs.
Brisbane's prized father-son selection dominated in extra midfield minutes while a Bombers youngster earned the respect of his peers in a valiant effort at the Cattery, as the Rookie Rankings reach the home stretch.
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.
Honourable mentions:
Taj Hotton (Richmond) - 10 disposals, three marks, three score involvements
Cooper Trembath (North Melbourne) - Six disposals, three goals
6Finn O'Sullivan (-)
The Kangaroos were ultimately outclassed by the Giants on Sunday, but O'Sullivan's development continues to progress strongly, churning out another 15-disposal game to go along with six marks.
It's his fifth consecutive game with at least that many touches, but his most efficient of the bunch, with 13 of his 15 disposals being effective.
The Kangaroos' future looks fairly bleak, but Finn O'Sullivan is among the likes of George Wardlaw and Harry Sheezel as bright spots for the club, with a winnable game against Richmond next week firmly in their sights.
