Our Rookie Rankings for 2023 have undergone further change with just one round remaining, with a young Roo only strengthening his place at the summit.
The one change saw a Demons defender rewarded with a strong recent run of form and rise up a rank, swapping spots with a young Sun.
Meanwhile, a Hawks debutant was among the weekend's best performers among rookies, earning an honourable mention while emerging as a potential Rising Star contender for 2024.
Criteria: For our Rookie Rankings, we are selecting 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 prior to the 2023 season will not be considered.
I.e. Rising Star eligible players such as Sam Darcy, Finn Callaghan and Jye Amiss are ineligible, having already played an AFL match prior to Round 1, 2023.Â
Honourable Mention:
Henry Hustwaite (Hawthorn)
James O'Donnell (Western Bulldogs)
Josh Fahey (GWS)
Jacob van Rooyen (Melbourne)
4. Judd McVee (+1)
The Demons defender has moved further up our rankings in what is the only change following Round 23, with McVee's efforts against the Hawks seeing him leap Bailey Humphrey into fourth spot and potentially go one rung further before the end of the season.
McVee was a constant in Melbourne's backline in their win at the MCG, flexing his ability at both ground level and in the air while offering plenty of run from the defensive 50.
He would collect eight marks for 14 possessions, with three of his grabs being intercepts for a total of six intercept possessions.
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McVee and the Demons will look to potentially book a top two finish this weekend when they play Sydney in Round 24.
