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
2Murphy Reid (-)
The crafty Docker is getting better and better as the weeks roll on, and his performance in Saturday's Derby proved he has become a steal in last year's draft.
Reid amassed 23 possessions, four marks, three goal assists and a goal in the win over West Coast, but also led the game for score involvements, recording 15.
The Victorian's smarts in the front half place him among the leaders for the Rookie of the Year, and with four weeks to go, he could eclipse a former teammate.
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A clash against a struggling Carlton could see Reid push for the most desired award in the game.
