The home-and-away season has concluded for 2025, and with it comes the confirmation of Zero Hanger's top recruit of the year.
A couple of changes took place in Round 24 as the final top eight rankings took shape, with the trio on the podium officially locked in.
Welcome to the weekly rankings of the Recruit of the Year contenders for 2025, as we unveil who made the most impact in their new colours this season.
5Luke Parker (-)
The former Swan finished his first season at Arden Street with a bang, collecting 27 disposals, 14 contested possessions and a season-high 10 clearances in the Kangaroos' 13-point loss to Adelaide.
It was a game North Melbourne was expected to roll over in, but their veteran leaders, including Luke Parker, demonstrated the spirit that will get Kangaroos fans excited for what 2026 could bring.
The Round 24 performance rounds out a captivating month of football for the 32-year-old, where he failed to register at least 25 disposals just once. Parker's on-field impact is obvious, but his off-field leadership has been invaluable to the young Roos side, hence his ranking inside the top five.
