Our Rookie Rankings have undergone further change off the back of the weekend's performances, with a second-year Saint returning to our top seven after a career-best performance.
His return comes at the expense of a Demons rookie, while a Tigers tall drops one place to accommodate the change.
West Coast's Tom McCarthy has had two starring games in his first pair of appearances, with one more performance of the same quality likely moving him from the cusp of our rankings to a top seven spot.
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
Tom McCarthy (West Coast) - 29 disposals, 5 marks, 7 contested possessions
Alix Tauru (St Kilda) - 9 disposals, 5 marks, 14 spoils
Hugh Jackson (Port Adelaide) - 17 disposals, 3 marks, 7 score involvements
5Harvey Langford (-)
The Demons' top 10 pick found his magnet moving across the board in Saturday's slog against the Suns, with the teenager switching to a more defensive post by the second half.
The inside-outside midfielder was given a roaming role in defence, using his height and kicking as a two-way asset in Simon Goodwin's rearguard.
For the 10th time in 14 games for Langford, the Demon collected at least 19 disposals, continuing to be a solid ball-winning option for his side.
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Melbourne head to South Australia for Round 17, coming up against an in-form Adelaide unit on their home deck.
