We have a new face among our Rookie Rankings after 10 rounds, while a handful of contenders continue to emerge in pressing their case for a top seven spot.
Our top two avoided swapping spots despite both young stars playing key roles over the weekend, while a gun Sun has moved into seventh as one of three shifts among our Rankings following Round 10.
But it's the honourable mentions that are gaining more and more attention as we near the bye rounds, with Risint Star nominee Josh Weddle and Hawthorn teammate Cameron Mackenzie continuing to impress.
New Roo George Wardlaw got his career off on the right foot against the Swans, while another Hawk in Seamus Mitchell will be one to watch over the coming rounds.
Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are selecting 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 prior to the 2023 season will not be considered.
I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Sam Darcy, Finn Callaghan and Jye Amiss are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2023.
Round 10 Honourable Mentions:
Ollie Lord (Port Adelaide)
Josh Weddle (Hawthorn)
George Wardlaw (North Melbourne)
Cameron Mackenzie (Hawthorn)
6. Oliver Hollands (-)
Hollands was subbed out of Michael Voss' side for the second successive week, with the young Blues winger dragged despite a promising opening half against Collingwood.
With 10 disposals at 90% efficiency, Hollands may have felt hard done by in being benched for after half-time.
Whether his elite aerobic traits are being tested after 10 games remains to be seen, with a rest potentially on offer come Round 11.
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Disposals
Clearances
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The Blues will open the proceedings this weekend when they travel to the SCG to play Sydney on Friday night.
