West Coast young gun Harley Reid has moved up two places in our Rookie Rankings after Gather Round, going ahead of two Demons to sit second overall.
The weekend's results have seen some movement among our top five, with Reid's impressive afternoon at Mt Barker forcing some change near the top.
Perhaps the biggest talking point from the weekend surrounding eligible rookies is Gold Coast draftee Sam Clohesy, who had arguably the most impressive debut game we've seen this year.
Clohesy recorded 22 disposals, eight marks, 489 metres gained, five inside 50s, four score involvements and four intercept possessions across half-back and on the wing.
Western Bulldogs youngster Ryley Sanders also gets an honourable mention from Round 4, with the Pick 6 selection not far from breaking into our top five.
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.
Round 4 Honourable Mentions:
Sam Clohesy (Gold Coast)
Will Graham (Gold Coast)
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs)
Darcy Wilson (St Kilda)
3. Caleb Windsor (-1)
It's hard to fault Windsor's Round 4 efforts, but it's the form of a fellow top 2023 draft pick that has forced the Demons wingman to drop one spot in our rankings.
The pacey teenager collected 16 disposals against the Crows to rank fourth highest among Melbourne's midfielders, with Windsor also recording six score involvements, four inside 50s and 431 metres gained on the night.
With each week Windsor has only further secured a role on the wing for Melbourne, with a Rising Star nomination likely not too far away.
The Demons host Brisbane at the MCG on Thursday night in what will be another blockbuster affair, with Windsor set to use the open space to his advantage once again.
