Final Defender Ranks - 2025 AFL

Hey and welcome back to rteview the Final Defender Ranks. Unlike other lines we haven't been decimated by injury. only some players have had significant movement.

Biggest Movers in AFL GDS Player Rankings - Final Defender Ranks

As we compare the rankings, several players stand out due to their significant movement. Whether it’s a rise in value or a slip down the pecking order, these shifts highlight changes in perception and potential strategy shifts for AFL GDS coaches.

Matt Roberts (+5.3)

Roberts sees the biggest movement upwards, ranking much higher ion review. This is due to strong performances in trial games and confirmation of his emerging role in the team’s structure.

Bailey Dale (-5.0)

On the opposite end, Bailey Dale drops significantly. Once seen as a top-tier distributor, his fantasy value has dropped due to injury, however he could be a great option if he regains form before others get on.

Jayden Short (+5.0)

Known for his precise kicking and half-back role, is a direct reflection of richmond being terrible with all of us expecting him to be the main distributor in a place the ball will be........ALOT

James Sicily (+4.7)

Sicily’s rise indicates renewed faith in his defensive role. A proven elite scorer in GDS, All we wanted to see was he was a defender in 2025 to lock him in.

Sam Flanders (-4.3)

Flanders' drop might be surprising, considering his potential. However coming of a back complaint we are unlikely to see him early and then will take some time before i trust him to return to his best.

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				Ranks	Defenders
	Goal Practitioner	Cash Money	Beast Mode	Average List	Average Rank
1	Lachie Whitfield	Lachie Whitfield	Harry Sheezel	Lachie Whitfield	1.3
2	Harry Sheezel	Dayne Zorko	Lachie Whitfield	Harry Sheezel	2
3	Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera	Harry Sheezel	Jack Sinclair	Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera	3.7
4	Dayne Zorko	Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera	Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera	Dayne Zorko	3.7
5	Nic Martin	Sam Flanders	Dayne Zorko	Jack Sinclair	5
6	Jack Sinclair	Jack Sinclair	Nic Martin	Nic Martin	6
7	Luke Ryan	Nic Martin	Luke Ryan	Luke Ryan	7.7
8	James Sicily	Jordan Clark	Max Holmes	Jordan Clark	8.7
9	Jordan Clark	Luke Ryan	Dan Houston	Sam Flanders	9.3
10	Max Holmes	Jayden Short	Sam Flanders	Max Holmes	9.7
11	Daniel Rioli	Max Holmes	Tom Stewart	Jayden Short	13
12	Jayden Short	James Sicily	Liam Duggan	Colby McKercher	14
13	Sam Flanders	Callum Mills	Matt Roberts	Dan Houston	14
14	Dan Houston	Dan Houston	Colby McKercher	Daniel Rioli	14.3
15	Tom Stewart	Bailey Dale	Jordan Clark	James Sicily	14.3
16	Bailey Dale	Daniel Rioli	Daniel Rioli	Callum Mills	15.5
17	Matt Roberts	Karl Amon	Jayden Short	Tom Stewart	15.7
18	Trent Rivers	Liam Duggan	Callum Mills	Liam Duggan	16.3
19	Liam Duggan	Trent Rivers	Karl Amon	Matt Roberts	16.7
20	Jordan Ridley	Matt Roberts	Bailey Dale	Bailey Dale	17
21	Karl Amon	Tom Stewart	Jordan Ridley	Karl Amon	19
22	Andrew Mcgrath	Jordan Ridley	Mason Redman	Trent Rivers	20.3
23	Nick Blakey	Mason Redman	James Sicily	Jordan Ridley	21
24	John Noble	John Noble	Trent Rivers	Andrew Mcgrath	22
25	Mason Redman	Logan Evans	Kane Farrell	Nick Blakey	23
				Mason Redman	23.3
				John Noble	24
				Logan Evans	25
				Kane Farrell	25