Our Rookie Rankings have undergone further change off the back of the weekend, while an extra rung has been added to the order.
Every six weeks we have added one extra rung to our Rookie Rankings, with an eighth spot opening up after Round 18.
The latest changes have seen a Tiger return to our rankings, while his teammate has fallen further due to a season-ending injury that has forced his absence.
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
Jobe Shanahan (West Coast) - 11 disposals, 4 marks, 1 goal
Lachie Blakiston (Essendon) - 10 disposals, 5 marks, 11 hitouts
Mani Liddy (Port Adelaide) - 18 disposals, 6 marks, 273 metres gained
7Tom McCarthy (-)
The Eagles' Mid-Season Draft addition was again rock solid on Sunday, looking to hold up his side's defence when the Power overcame the WA side in the second half.
McCarthy has proven to be a good interceptor and ball user in his four games in the blue and gold, with his game against the Power seeing McCarthy add 21 disposals and close to 400 metres gained in the loss.
He was even moved into midfield in the last term to show his value as an onballer.
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The Eagles could claim their second win of the season this Saturday, playing the 17th-placed Tigers at Optus Stadium.
