The top two recruits of the year thus far went head to head in Round 11, as two former Saints made names for themselves in blockbuster Saturday clashes.
A Crow continues to make his rise up the Power Rankings too after a weekend to remember, while a Docker forward drops slightly after a mediocre performance in the wet, relative to his standards.
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 11 giving us plenty to consider.
3. John Noble (-)
Noble was again one of the best on ground for the Suns in their win over St Kilda, leading the charge from half-back. His 27 disposals at 82% efficiency generated six rebound 50s and four score involvements, which included a direct goal assist as the Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter.
There aren't many other half-backs getting the ball moving forward as effectively as Noble right now. He's averaging 566 metres gained per game, which ranks fifth amongst defenders, but out of the four above him, only Karl Amon hits more targets by foot (83% to 78.9% kicking efficiency). With Fremantle up next at home, the Suns have a grand opportunity to assert themselves as one of the teams to beat in 2025, if they aren't that already.
