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)
3. Max Michalanney (-)
By no means guaranteed to remain in third spot at the conclusion of Round 24, but it will be hard to see Michalanney fall off the podium come the season's end.
The Crows backman and father-son pickup has been one of the most consistent performers from the 2023 draft class and quickly cemented his role in Matthew Nicks' rearguard.
The lockdown defender was again a key contributor in their controversial loss to Sydney on Saturday night, recording 15 disposals at 93% efficiency while managing close to 300 metres gained.
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Disposals
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Adelaide's finals pursuit is over, but the Crows will be looking to end their home and away season on a high note against West Coast in Round 24.
