A West Coast defender has made a move as the 2025 class of debutants nears the home stretch of the season.
A young Bomber was lucky to hold onto his spot as a pair of Tigers are nipping at his heels, while a Docker could press his claims for the top position after another outstanding performance.
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.
Honourable Mentions
Harry O'Farrell (Carlton) - 19 disposals, 13 marks and three tackles
Will White (Carlton) - 12 touches, two goals and five tackles
Taj Hotton (Richmond) - 11 disposals, two goals and two tackles
Xavier Lindsay (Melbourne) - nine possessions, two goals and three clearances
Luke Trainor (Richmond) - 19 touches and five marks
3Harvey Langford (-)
The Demons gun retained his third-place spot after a quiet outing in the devastating loss to St Kilda.
Langford gathered 10 disposals and a goal, which was his equal-lowest possession count not starting as a substitute.
But the classy left footer rarely made a mistake, and recorded 234 metres gained, three inside 50s and three score involvements.
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Langford and the Demons will be looking to bounce back against West Coast next week at Marvel Stadium.
