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)
1. Harry Sheezel (-)
Claimed the record for most possessions for a first-year player over the weekend after recording 37 disposals in the loss to Richmond.
Sheezel was again among North Melbourne's top performers and the Roos teenager only strengthened his chances of claiming the Rising Star Award with his equal-career-high haul.
The top three draft pick managed nine contested possessions and move the ball at 86% efficiency for a return of 544 metres gained.
Defender
Disposals
Marks
Rebound50s
Sheezel will have one last opportunity to add to his running for the Rising Star Award this weekend against the Suns, while he's sewn up top spot in our Rookie Rankings.
