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
7Levi Ashcroft (-)
The Lions young gun holds his spot atop our Rookie Rankings following his side's bye round, having held onto pole position off the back of a consistent debut campaign.
The teenager ranks in the top five among his class for disposals, metres gained, clearances, marks and score involvements to have his name firmly favoured to take out the title.
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The Lions return to action this week with a clash with Port Adelaide on Saturday night at the Gabba.
