A second-year St Kilda midfielder-forward has continued to soar in our Rookie Rankings, now sitting in fourth after rejoining the top seven last week.
The form of a three-game Eagle has him in our rankings for a maiden appearance, taking the place of Richmond's Luke Trainor.
St Kilda's Alix Tauru now has two honourable mentions in as many games for the Saints, while Geelong debutant George Stevens was quick to catch the eye.
Our Rookie Rankings will extend to a top eight next week for what will be the final added rung for the year.
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.Â
Honourable Mentions
Alix Tauru (St Kilda) - 13 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 marks
George Stevens (Geelong) - 21 disposals, 1 goal, 8 clearances
Isaac Kako (Essendon) - 17 disposals, 5 tackles, 1 goal
3Harvey Langford (-)
The Demons' Pick. 7 selection was again a key player through the middle of the field on Sunday, having 17 disposals, three tackles and three clearances in his side's 13-point defeat.
The performance adds to a consistent run of form for Langford, who has a good gap ahead of those below him in our rankings but also needs to make up some space to move into the top two.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
With enough games to come before the end of the year, Langford will be looking to get his run home off on the right foot with a big day out against North Melbourne this Sunday.
