Our Rookie Rankings after Round 13 have seen three of the top seven shift spots, while the names on the outskirts of our rankings are pressing their case.
A Demons youngster and a Saints forward have each dropped one spot, with a young Tiger jumping two places into fifth overall.
Two-game Essendon defender Zak Johnson has impressed to make his case as a potential addition to our Rookie Rankings in the second half of the season, while Pick 2 selection Finn O'Sullivan enjoyed his best game of the year to be on the periphery of the top seven.
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
Round 13 Honourable Mentions
Finn O'Sullivan (North Melbourne) - 17 disposals, 443 metres gained, 1 goal
Riley Bice (Sydney) - 22 disposals, 9 marks, 81% disposal efficiency
Nick Madden (GWS) - 15 disposals, 11 contested possessions, 26 hitouts
Zak Johnson (Essendon) - 18 disposals, 374 metres gained, 83% disposal efficiency
2. Sam Lalor (-)
It was another week on the sidelines for the reigning No.1 pick, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury.
Lalor is expected to miss at least another two weeks, which will include the club's upcoming mid-season bye.
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He'll then likely miss the game against the Western Bulldogs the week after, with a return against Adelaide in late June a best-case scenario return game.
