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
5Max Hall (-)
Hall had a quieter performance in Saturday afternoon's scrap with Richmond, recording 14 disposals, though he did manage an important goal in the early stages of the fourth quarter.
His defensive pressure was also elite as the Saints hounded Richmond into countless skill errors, with Hall personally racking up 19 pressure acts, which ranked fourth on the field, as well as five tackles.
Hall and the Saints will look to extend their win streak to four games against Essendon on Friday night.
