Ranking the Rising Star Contenders for the 2024 season

[GVGjr]

From SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/11/22/ranking-the-main-contenders-for-the-2024-rising-star-award/)

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Following the completion of the 2023 AFL Draft, the Rising Star market has started to take shape.

West Coast?s No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has been installed as a firm $2.75 favourite with Sportsbet given the massive amount of hype surrounding him.

Last year, Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft were the Rising Star fancies with the North Melbourne starlet taking out the Ron Evans Medal ahead of the Brisbane young gun.

In 2024, there will be a host of new names vying for the prized award to become the AFL's most talked about young player.

See the main contenders for the 2024 Rising Star award:

The favourite

Harley Reid (West Coast) - $2.75

He is the rightful favourite due to the fact he is expected to play AFL footy immediately for the Eagles.

Reid's average disposal numbers at Under-18 level aren?t enormous, but his dynamism around the ball and his ability to finish will no doubt attract the eye.

But if he were to be beaten in Rising Star voting, who would it be?
The main challenger

George Wardlaw (North Melbourne) - $5

Wardlaw looked very, very good in his eight AFL appearances in 2023, particularly the two occasions in which he amassed 22 disposals.

His debut season was restricted by knee and hamstring injuries so if he can gain some continuity in 2024, then look out.

The no.4 pick from the 2022 draft looks the perfect candidate to poll well provided he is on the park regularly.
The players with experience

Sam Darcy (Western Bulldogs) - $12

While he was taken in the 2021 Draft, Darcy is still eligible for the 2024 Rising Star as he's yet to turn 21 and yet to play more than 10 AFL games.

Much like Sam De Koning (who was drafted in 2019 and finished second in the Rising Star in 2022), Darcy without doubt has it in him to break out as a quality AFL tall in his third season at the level.

It wouldn't shock anyone if Darcy became a consistent best 22 contributor next season and if that helps the Bulldogs climb the ladder, there's no doubt he'll be right up there in the race for the award.

Elijah Tsatas (Essendon) - $10

After an injury-interrupted debut season, Tsatas will be intent on banking plenty of games for the Bombers in 2024.

He was a prolific ball winner at Under-18 level and proved that to be transferrable with two (of four) very solid senior games of 23 and 19 touches respectively last year.

The no.5 selection from the 2022 draft could appear to be an astute choice when forecasting next year's Rising Star award, but all dependent on how many games he plays.

Contenders you must consider

Colby McKercher (North Melbourne) - $10

The Tasmanian is a prolific midfielder who averaged 33 disposals for the Allies at the National Championships and more than 29 touches per game for the Tasmania Devils in the Coates Talent League.

The Kangaroos are expected to blood more youngsters in 2024 and there is little doubt McKercher will be at the coalface of that.

McKercher was the joint winner of the Morrish Medal as the U18 league's best and fairest last year, so he knows how to stand out.

Jed Walter (Gold Coast) - $8

One of Gold Coast's four-player Academy haul in this year's draft, Walter is also being tipped to feature regularly for his new club.

With a similar playing style to Carlton's dual Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow, the athletic forward dominated the junior ranks and is ready to go at senior level.

While midfielders are the regular Rising Star winners, key talls have polled well in recent years including Luke Jackson who won it in 2021, Mitch Georgiades (third in 2021), Max King (third in 2020), Jye Amiss (fourth in 2023) and Curnow (fourth in 2017).

Nick Watson (Hawthorn) - $13

This year's no.5 pick, Watson could be an excitement machine for the Hawks inside 50.

Smaller players typically take less time to get going, and Watson will no doubt be a good chance if he can kick more than 30 goals in his rookie season.

Based on projections, that seems well within his capability.

Daniel Curtin (Adelaide) - $18

Adelaide traded up to get their man in the draft and Curtin could make an instant impact in 2024.

A taller defender that can play anywhere, it's easy to see Curtin slotting straight into the Crows best 22 given defence was their clear weak point in 2023.

If he helps transform their defence into even league-average, he'll have had a strong campaign.

Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs) - $18

A midfielder that looks ready-made, the Tasmanian is as consistent as they come.

Other players in his draft class may show flashes and go hot and cold, but Sanders looks like the player that will deliver from the get-go.

If he gets some time in the Dogs midfield alongside Marcus Bontempelli, he's worth having a serious look at.

The smokey

Angus Sheldrick (Sydney) - $51

A bit of a smokey, but Sheldrick is every chance to be a big contributor for the Swans in 2024.

Like Sam Darcy, Sheldrick was drafted in 2021 and has played nine AFL games so far, just making him eligible for the award.

If he has a big pre-season and breaks into Sydney's midfield, he's absolutely one to keep an eye on. He could be Luke Parker's long-term replacement.

[ledge]

From SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/11/22/ranking-the-main-contenders-for-the-2024-rising-star-award/)

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Following the completion of the 2023 AFL Draft, the Rising Star market has started to take shape.

West Coast?s No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has been installed as a firm $2.75 favourite with Sportsbet given the massive amount of hype surrounding him.

Last year, Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft were the Rising Star fancies with the North Melbourne starlet taking out the Ron Evans Medal ahead of the Brisbane young gun.

In 2024, there will be a host of new names vying for the prized award to become the AFL's most talked about young player.

See the main contenders for the 2024 Rising Star award:

The favourite

Harley Reid (West Coast) - $2.75

He is the rightful favourite due to the fact he is expected to play AFL footy immediately for the Eagles.

Reid's average disposal numbers at Under-18 level aren?t enormous, but his dynamism around the ball and his ability to finish will no doubt attract the eye.

But if he were to be beaten in Rising Star voting, who would it be?
The main challenger

George Wardlaw (North Melbourne) - $5

Wardlaw looked very, very good in his eight AFL appearances in 2023, particularly the two occasions in which he amassed 22 disposals.

His debut season was restricted by knee and hamstring injuries so if he can gain some continuity in 2024, then look out.

The no.4 pick from the 2022 draft looks the perfect candidate to poll well provided he is on the park regularly.
The players with experience

Sam Darcy (Western Bulldogs) - $12

While he was taken in the 2021 Draft, Darcy is still eligible for the 2024 Rising Star as he's yet to turn 21 and yet to play more than 10 AFL games.

Much like Sam De Koning (who was drafted in 2019 and finished second in the Rising Star in 2022), Darcy without doubt has it in him to break out as a quality AFL tall in his third season at the level.

It wouldn't shock anyone if Darcy became a consistent best 22 contributor next season and if that helps the Bulldogs climb the ladder, there's no doubt he'll be right up there in the race for the award.

Elijah Tsatas (Essendon) - $10

After an injury-interrupted debut season, Tsatas will be intent on banking plenty of games for the Bombers in 2024.

He was a prolific ball winner at Under-18 level and proved that to be transferrable with two (of four) very solid senior games of 23 and 19 touches respectively last year.

The no.5 selection from the 2022 draft could appear to be an astute choice when forecasting next year's Rising Star award, but all dependent on how many games he plays.

Contenders you must consider

Colby McKercher (North Melbourne) - $10

The Tasmanian is a prolific midfielder who averaged 33 disposals for the Allies at the National Championships and more than 29 touches per game for the Tasmania Devils in the Coates Talent League.

The Kangaroos are expected to blood more youngsters in 2024 and there is little doubt McKercher will be at the coalface of that.

McKercher was the joint winner of the Morrish Medal as the U18 league's best and fairest last year, so he knows how to stand out.

Jed Walter (Gold Coast) - $8

One of Gold Coast's four-player Academy haul in this year's draft, Walter is also being tipped to feature regularly for his new club.

With a similar playing style to Carlton's dual Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow, the athletic forward dominated the junior ranks and is ready to go at senior level.

While midfielders are the regular Rising Star winners, key talls have polled well in recent years including Luke Jackson who won it in 2021, Mitch Georgiades (third in 2021), Max King (third in 2020), Jye Amiss (fourth in 2023) and Curnow (fourth in 2017).

Nick Watson (Hawthorn) - $13

This year's no.5 pick, Watson could be an excitement machine for the Hawks inside 50.

Smaller players typically take less time to get going, and Watson will no doubt be a good chance if he can kick more than 30 goals in his rookie season.

Based on projections, that seems well within his capability.

Daniel Curtin (Adelaide) - $18

Adelaide traded up to get their man in the draft and Curtin could make an instant impact in 2024.

A taller defender that can play anywhere, it's easy to see Curtin slotting straight into the Crows best 22 given defence was their clear weak point in 2023.

If he helps transform their defence into even league-average, he'll have had a strong campaign.

Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs) - $18

A midfielder that looks ready-made, the Tasmanian is as consistent as they come.

Other players in his draft class may show flashes and go hot and cold, but Sanders looks like the player that will deliver from the get-go.

If he gets some time in the Dogs midfield alongside Marcus Bontempelli, he's worth having a serious look at.

The smokey

Angus Sheldrick (Sydney) - $51

A bit of a smokey, but Sheldrick is every chance to be a big contributor for the Swans in 2024.

Like Sam Darcy, Sheldrick was drafted in 2021 and has played nine AFL games so far, just making him eligible for the award.

If he has a big pre-season and breaks into Sydney's midfield, he's absolutely one to keep an eye on. He could be Luke Parker's long-term replacement.

Regarding Darcy, has anyone ever won it in their second or third year ?

[soupman]

Regarding Darcy, has anyone ever won it in their second or third year ?

Luke Jackson, Jesse Hogan, Dan Hannebery, Danyle Pearce, Jared Rivers, Sam Mitchell, Nick Riewoldt, Adam Goodes and Byron Pickett in their second.

Daniel Talia and Nick Holland in their third.

Almost all those players did play games in the year prior.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

In the wake of hopeless loss of faith in our vicious exit in 2023, I am going early and calling that Ryley Sanders will win it.
From a footy family wirh dad a coach, Ryley seems ready mentally and physically. He knows what he needs to do and does it.
Parallels with Bailey Smith in being a hard trainer preparing for the contest at the youngest of ages. Ryley seems not obsessive like Bailey and very modest and centred. Plus he kicks it to teammates, a great passer.

[Warrnambulldog]

Have backed Sanders, might back Darcy a little also. Does anyone know if Darcy is still growing? If his projectory continued from last year, he’d have to be the biggest player in the comp

[GVGjr]

Have backed Sanders, might back Darcy a little also. Does anyone know if Darcy is still growing? If his projectory continued from last year, he’d have to be the biggest player in the comp

I suspect now that he has added a little size to his frame that Darcy's growth spurt has just about stopped. If we can find him a meaningful spot in the best 23 he has to be in contention.

[Jumping Jones]

It’s nice to have a few young players in the mix for the rising star award this year. Feels like it’s been too long

[Can Bar]

Ill be investing in Sanders and Darcy at fairly attractive odds.

[Mofra]

Wardlaw would sh!t it in if his hammies weren't made of tissue paper.
McKercher at $10 is good value. The guy can just run and he does it to the right areas, his game seems like it would translate to AFL well.

Darcy's going to get thrown around everywhere so I'm not sure he'll get the stats that the RS committee like. Sanders won't get the CBAs to put him truly in the hunt.

[Jumping Jones]

Wardlaw would sh!t it in if his hammies weren't made of tissue paper.
McKercher at $10 is good value. The guy can just run and he does it to the right areas, his game seems like it would translate to AFL well.

Darcy's going to get thrown around everywhere so I'm not sure he'll get the stats that the RS committee like. Sanders won't get the CBAs to put him truly in the hunt.

Would have to agree with this as the most likely outcome. However we can hope they both come on so well that they force us to play them every week

[bornadog]

Rising star is another rubbish award. Any award that has a dud like Lewis Taylor beating Bont is not worth the paper it is written on.

Needs a complete revamp with proper judges and methodology for giving votes.

[Bulldog Joe]

What could possibly be wrong with a system where random media are chosen to vote on an award with no scrutiny about personal bias or even gambling on the outcome

[Twodogs]

What could possibly be wrong with a system where random media are chosen to vote on an award with no scrutiny about personal bias or even gambling on the outcome

Nuffink. All those blokes what vote on it are smashing fellas. They're beyond reproach and buy their muvvas flowers and all that stuff

[Twodogs]

In the wake of hopeless loss of faith in our vicious exit in 2023, I am going early and calling that Ryley Sanders will win it.
From a footy family wirh dad a coach, Ryley seems ready mentally and physically. He knows what he needs to do and does it.
Parallels with Bailey Smith in being a hard trainer preparing for the contest at the youngest of ages. Ryley seems not obsessive like Bailey and very modest and centred. Plus he kicks it to teammates, a great passer.

Reckon that's a good call Droopy. I'm going to put a few bucks on each too.

[soupman]

Can't see Darcy winning it unless he plays defence.

That ruck/forward role is way too inconsistent for him to impact enough games even if he does have a good season, and thats without taking into account he isn't even in our top three key forwards. Couple that with there likely being the usual bunch of young midfielders who can point to 20 possessions a week, little if not no VFL time and a nice highlight reel with a couple of running goals and I just don't think Darcy can win it.

[ledge]

Isn?t Sheahan the main man in picking the RS ?
The bloke thinks everyone is a star.
Have we ever had a winner ?

[Grantysghost]

Sanders without Baz is a lock.

[Mantis]

Isn?t Sheahan the main man in picking the RS ?
The bloke thinks everyone is a star.
Have we ever had a winner ?

No.. there is a 11-person panel who all vote 5-4-3-2-1. The winner is the player who gets the most votes, maximum is obviously 55. (Sheezel got 54 last year)

In 2023 the panel was Gillon McLachlan (chair), Eddie Betts, Jude Bolton, Nathan Buckley, Kane Cornes, Andrew Dillon, Glen Jakovich, Laura Kane, Cameron Ling, Matthew Pavlich and Kevin Sheehan.

No winners for us... closest to winning were Bont who came 2nd to Lewis Taylor, Caleb Daniel came 2nd to Callum Mills and Bailey Smith came 4th in 2019 to Sam Walsh.

[bornadog]

Isn?t Sheahan the main man in picking the RS ?
The bloke thinks everyone is a star.
Have we ever had a winner ?

It is a panel that selects the winner. The year Bont lost was because Barlett didn't vote for him.

We haven't had a winner at all

[hujsh]

No.. there is a 11-person panel who all vote 5-4-3-2-1. The winner is the player who gets the most votes, maximum is obviously 55. (Sheezel got 54 last year)

In 2023 the panel was Gillon McLachlan (chair), Eddie Betts, Jude Bolton, Nathan Buckley, Kane Cornes, Andrew Dillon, Glen Jakovich, Laura Kane, Cameron Ling, Matthew Pavlich and Kevin Sheehan.

No winners for us... closest to winning were Bont who came 2nd to Lewis Taylor, Caleb Daniel came 2nd to Callum Mills and Bailey Smith came 4th in 2019 to Sam Walsh.

If we want to go back into ancient history there was a bloke named something like Rine Greefen who also came second one year.

[Vred]

Sanders without Baz is a lock.

This is my feel as well.
Sanders should get a ton of minutes at AFL level this year, I can see him making an immediate impact and taking out the rising star very quickly.

[doggiesin08]

No.. there is a 11-person panel who all vote 5-4-3-2-1. The winner is the player who gets the most votes, maximum is obviously 55. (Sheezel got 54 last year)

In 2023 the panel was Gillon McLachlan (chair), Eddie Betts, Jude Bolton, Nathan Buckley, Kane Cornes, Andrew Dillon, Glen Jakovich, Laura Kane, Cameron Ling, Matthew Pavlich and Kevin Sheehan.

No winners for us... closest to winning were Bont who came 2nd to Lewis Taylor, Caleb Daniel came 2nd to Callum Mills and Bailey Smith came 4th in 2019 to Sam Walsh.I think Griffen was runner up to Deledio going even further back.

[Bulldog Joe]

It is a panel that selects the winner. The year Bont lost was because Barlett didn't vote for him.

We haven't had a winner at all

It was Griffen who missed out to Deledio because Bartlett left him out of the votes completely.

[GVGjr]

It was Griffen who missed out to Deledio because Bartlett left him out of the votes completely.

I thought it was the Taylor v Bontempelli vote that KB wrecked. At least Deledio could play. On his best day Taylor was bog average

[bornadog]

I thought it was the Taylor v Bontempelli vote that KB wrecked. At least Deledio could play. On his best day Taylor was bog average

Yes it was

[Axe Man]

Yes it was

No it wasn't....

Lewis Taylor wins 2014 NAB AFL Rising Star Award (https://www.afl.com.au/news/98241/lewis-taylor-wins-2014-nab-afl-rising-star-award#:~:text=2014%2C%2012%3A22am-,Lewis%20Taylor%20from%20the%20Brisbane%20Lions%20is%20the%2 02014%20NAB,the%20Award's%20inception%20in%201993.)

2014 Voting

Lewis Taylor 39 Brisbane Lions

Marcus Bontempelli 38 Western Bulldogs

Luke McDonald 32 North Melbourne

James Aish 19 Brisbane Lions

Kade Kolodjashnij 7 Gold Coast Suns

Luke Dunstan 5 St Kilda

Tom Langdon 5 Collingwood

Harry Cunningham 3 Sydney Swans

Josh Kelly 1 GWS Giants

Jarman Impey 1 Port Adelaide



The selectors? votes were as follows:

Gillon McLachlan

5 ? Lewis Taylor

4 ? Marcus Bontempelli

3 ? Luke McDonald

2 ? James Aish

1 ? Harry Cunningham



Mark Evans

5 ? Lewis Taylor

4 ? Marcus Bontempelli

3 ? James Aish

2 ? Luke Dunstan

1 ? Harry Cunningham



Danny Frawley

5 ? Lewis Taylor

4 ? Marcus Bontempelli

3 ? Luke McDonald

2 ? Kade Kolodjashnij

1 ? Harry Cunningham



Warren Tredrea

5 ? Luke McDonald

4 ? Marcus Bontempelli

3 ? Lewis Taylor

2 ? Kade Kolodjashnij

1 ? Jarman Impey



Glen Jakovich

5 ? Lewis Taylor

4 ? James Aish

3 ? Marcus Bontempelli

2 ? Luke McDonald

1 ? Luke Dunstan



Cameron Ling

5 ? James Aish

4 ? Luke McDonald

3 ? Tom Langdon

2 ? Marcus Bontempelli

1 ? Luke Dunstan



Luke Darcy

5 ? Marcus Bontempelli

4 ? Luke McDonald

3 ? Lewis Taylor

2 ? Kade Kolodjashnij

1 ? James Aish



Matthew Richardson

5 ? Lewis Taylor

4 ? Marcus Bontempelli

3 ? Luke McDonald

2 ? James Aish

1 ? Josh Kelly



Kevin Bartlett

5 ? Luke McDonald

4 ? Lewis Taylor

3 ? Marcus Bontempelli

2 ? James Aish

1 ? Luke Dunstan



Kevin Sheehan

5 ? Marcus Bontempelli

4 ? Lewis Taylor

3 ? Luke McDonald

2 ? Tom Langdon

1 ? Kade Kolodjasnij

[Grantysghost]

Cameron Ling proves his astute judgement.

[Happy Days]

KB fixed the Deledio one by not giving Griffen any votes at all, when every other judge had given him at least 4. Think Deledio would’ve won anyway but was weird stuff.

[bornadog]

Gallagher recognised as Rising Star (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1520910/gallagher-recognised-as-rising-star)

Harvey Gallagher has been nominated for the 2024 Rising Star award following an impressive performance in the round three win over West Coast.


Gallagher registered 16 disposals, seven marks, four tackles and two goals in his third game at AFL level, contributing to the Bulldogs? 76-point triumph on Sunday afternoon.


The 20-year-old has been solid since his debut, averaging 12 disposals, five marks and four tackles.

He was taken with pick 39 in the 2022 National Draft - after being overlooked the year prior - from the Bendigo Pioneers and played junior football at Sandhurst.


Gallagher becomes the Bulldogs? first AFL Rising Star nominee since round 19, 2022.


To be eligible for the AFL Rising Star Award, each year's nominated players must be under the age of 21 at 1 January, and have played no more than 10 AFL games to the start of that season.

One nominee is chosen each week during the home-and-away season, with a panel of experts to vote for the overall winner at the end of the season.

[Twodogs]

Who was the Bulldogs player who got our last nomination in R19 2022? Was it Marra?

[EasternWest]

Who was the Bulldogs player who got our last nomination in R19 2022? Was it Marra?

Vez.

[bornadog]

Who was the Bulldogs player who got our last nomination in R19 2022? Was it Marra?

correct

[Mitcha]

Good to see one of ours get the nod. You would think it is only a matter of time before the Colonel gets a nomination and hopefully Sam Darcy gets some continuity as I believe he may still fit the criteria.

[MrMahatma]

I wonder how many eventual winners have been nominated after, say, round 6 or so?

[Axe Man]

I wonder how many eventual winners have been nominated after, say, round 6 or so?

Happens more often than you might expect - in the past 10 years:
2021 Luke Jackson - R7
2020 Caleb Serong - R8
2016 Callum Mills - R16
2015 Jesse Hogan - R9
2014 Lewis Taylor - R9 (The real winner Bont - R13)

[Raels_d]

Is Buku still eligible to be nominated?

[bornadog]

Is Buku still eligible to be nominated?

You have to be 21 at start of year and 10 games or less. Darcy is eligible.

[hujsh]

Is Buku still eligible to be nominated?

Nah he's been in the system way too long

[GVGjr]

Is Buku still eligible to be nominated?

No, he's too old now to qualify.

[Bigdog]

Darcy would have to be a good shout to get a rising star nom this week.

Honestly think he could kick 40 and win the award.

[josie]

You have to be 21 at start of year and 10 games or less. Darcy is eligible.

With 3 goals tonight he might be selected this round.

[mighty_west]

Darcy would have to be a good shout to get a rising star nom this week.

Honestly think he could kick 40 and win the award.

Sanders too with 23 touches and 6 tackles.

[azabob]

Sanders too with 23 touches and 6 tackles.

Darcy was more influential than Sanders.

[bornadog]

Congrats to Darcy, for his nomination

[azabob]

Congrats to Darcy, for his nomination

For prosperity you should add it to his Welcome to the Dogs thread. :)

[chef]

2 in a row. Nice.

[bornadog]

2 in a row. Nice.

haven't had that for awhile and Sanders primed for one

[bulldogtragic]

Have we ever had back to back nominations?

[my plums]

Sanders to stuff the stat sheet on Friday night and make it three on the trot.

[angelopetraglia]

Year 2001

Round 15 D Giansiracusa
Round 16 R Murphy

[angelopetraglia]

Rising Star Nominations

2024 Gallagher, Darcy
2023
2022 Marra
2021 Weightman
2020
2019 Bazlenka
2018 Richards, Naughton
2017
2016 Daniel, Dunkley
2015 Honeychurch, Boyd
2014 Bont, Hrovat, Stringer
2013 Macrae, Talia
2012 Wallis
2011 Dollhouse, Jones
2010 Grant
2009 Ward
2008 Hill
2007 Higgins, Williams
2006
2005 Minson, Griffen
2004 Cross, Cooney
2003
2002 Hargrave, McMahaon
2001 Penny, Gia, Murphy
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996 Darcy
1995 Johnson, Hargraves
1994 Southern
1993 West, Grgic, Nicholson

[angelopetraglia]

Some takeouts

-41 Bulldog players have been nominated for a Rising Star
-We have had nine years without a nomination in 32 seasons
-It looks like Plough was not fond of playing young talent!!!!!!
-The most nominations we have ever had in a season is three (1993, 2001, 2002, 2014)

[angelopetraglia]

How many Rising Stars were busts? Obivously open to interpretation.

I have Grgic (borderline), Nicholson, Penny, Talia, Hrovat, Honeychurch. That is six of 41. So decent odds if you get a nomination you have some type of career.

[bulldogtragic]

How many FS Rising Star nominees?

Small club me thinks.

[angelopetraglia]

Swamp

Sam Darcy is the first Rising Star nominee whose father was also a Rising Star nominee

1996 R03 - Luke
2024 R04 - Sam

[bornadog]

From Jon Ralph

AFL has just confirmed under revised rules since McKernan in 1994 the Rising Star judges now only vote for eligible players. So players like Darcy and by this afternoon Reid "who have been found guilty of a reportable offence shall be ineligible and shall not receive votes".

[bulldogtragic]

From Jon Ralph

AFL has just confirmed under revised rules since McKernan in 1994 the Rising Star judges now only vote for eligible players. So players like Darcy and by this afternoon Reid "who have been found guilty of a reportable offence shall be ineligible and shall not receive votes".

Gags come on down…

[Flamethrower]

100% corrupt award anyway - decided by petty hatred (KB giving Ryan Griffen zero votes to help Brett Deledio win), bias towards certain teams and against others, and most of all by betting plunges.

Never forget when David King made massive bets on outsider Lewis Taylor to beat the overwhelming favourite, Marcus Bontempelli. King then used his position in the media to talk up Taylor on TV, on the radio and in the newspaper, and continuously influence the opinion of fellow media commentators who were voting on the RS award.

In the end King was able to get enough voters to flip on Bontempelli and give Taylor top votes to change the result of the award. Taylor pipped Bont by 1 vote, King was a very rich man, and the RS award was forever tainted.

[Happy Days]

That’s so lame. Getting suspended when you’re a rookie player is cool.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

From Jon Ralph

AFL has just confirmed under revised rules since McKernan in 1994 the Rising Star judges now only vote for eligible players. So players like Darcy and by this afternoon Reid "who have been found guilty of a reportable offence shall be ineligible and shall not receive votes".

Good news and the silver lining is that Darcy will avoid and hype and media around winning the award this year. Rigged anyway as they would by default give this award to the Eagles to pull them up. God knows that a tall kid playing in the forward half would be in front of a midfielder running around get easy kicks.

[ledge]

The bloke at Melbourne might get it now he goes real well.

[azabob]

I am worried for jeemak's health if Ollie Dempsey wins the rising star award.

It is a very real possibility especially how the media love Geelong winning stuff...

[bulldogtragic]

State media predictions for it now. Only one tips Sanders:

DAMIAN BARRETT

Ryley Sanders

I realise he has started and finished matches as the sub, and that he also was sent back to the VFL. But amidst all that there has been some very nice football played by this kid. And with Reid and Darcy ruled ineligible at round 12, there's a lot of runway remaining for Sanders to emerge as the 2024 Rising Star asterisk.

[Grantysghost]

State media predictions for it now. Only one tips Sanders:

DAMIAN BARRETT

Ryley Sanders

I realise he has started and finished matches as the sub, and that he also was sent back to the VFL. But amidst all that there has been some very nice football played by this kid. And with Reid and Darcy ruled ineligible at round 12, there's a lot of runway remaining for Sanders to emerge as the 2024 Rising Star asterisk.

Good shout

[FrediKanoute]

Harvey Gallagher.......could he be the Rising Star?

[bornadog]

Harvey Gallagher.......could he be the Rising Star?
Why not he is playing well