Things are tight in our AFL Rookie Rankings ahead of the final round of the 2024 season, with a majority of our top eight a chance to shuffle spots before our rankings are locked in for the year.
The eighth and last place is arguably the most up for grabs, with a host of young guns outside of our rankings still in the mix heading into Round 24.
Currently occupied by Hawks ace Nick Watson, the last spot could undergo a swap should Watson have a poor end to his home and away campaign.
This week has seen spots three through five change, with all three sports able to change again before our final rankings.
Selection Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are ONLY 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 before the 2024 season will not be considered. I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as George Wardlaw, Angus Sheldrick and Sam Darcy are ineligible, having already played an AFL match before Round 1, 2024.Â
Round 23 Honourable Mentions:
Archie Roberts (Essendon)
Darcy Jones (GWS)
Joel Freijah (Western Bulldogs)
Lawson Humphries (Geelong)
3. Caleb Windsor (-)
The young Demon's rookie season was officially brought to a close last week as he continues to deal with an ankle issue.
A full season with some better form would've seen Windsor right in the mix for top spot in our Rankings, with the wingman likely to remain in third place unless Wilson has another big performance this weekend against Carlton.
Windsor's maiden year ends with averages of 14.47 disposals, 3.00 marks and 2.58 tackles per game while tallying eight goals and six assists for 2024.
Midfielder
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
