2011 - NAB Rising Star

[Murphy'sLore]

Nooo, that's so unfair! They can't overlook Libba again surely.

He's been so solid, we are already starting to take him for granted, and he was terrific yesterday.

[Go_Dogs]

Libba is ahead in the key indicators for the modern game for mine, being contested ball, tackles and assists. I didn't see Hawthorn's game, but apparently Savage was one of the most influential players on the field.

Tough week to call it, and whilst it's a nice reward, young Libba is exceeding all expectations - I'm sure he's content becoming a best 22 player and having a real impact.

[LostDoggy]

Tough week to call it, and whilst it's a nice reward, young Libba is exceeding all expectations - I'm sure he's content becoming a best 22 player and having a real impact.

You're joking right: $67.00 pre-season! Bugger the top 22 I WANNA GET PAID!!!!!

[Sedat]

Savage has got it apparently. Libba will get his soon enough.

[The Coon Dog]

The round 8 Rising Star nominee is Hawthorn's Shane Savage.


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2011 Rising Stars

1. Dyson Heppell - Essendon (Gippsland Power) - Pick 8 - 2010ND
2. Luke Shuey - West Coast (Oakleigh Chargers) - Pick 18 - 2008ND
3. Mitch Duncan - Geelong (East Perth) - Pick 28 - 2009ND
4. Jasper Pittard - Port Adelaide (Geelong Falcons) - Pick 16 - 2009 ND
5. Brandon Matera - Gold Coast (South Fremantle) - GCDC -2010
6. Jack Darling - West Coast (West Perth) - Pick 26 - 2010ND
7. Zac Smith - Gold Coast (Rockhampton) - GCDC - 2009
8. Shane Savage - Hawthorn (Dandenong Stingrays) - Pick 75 - 2008ND

[Bumper Bulldogs]

That's bloody hard to read.

I think the 14 Marks for Savage puts him in front unfortunately.

I hope I'm wrong.

The tackle count will get him over the line, Time on round also as the Hawks had only 2 emergencies so Savage had more time on the ground.

[The Coon Dog]

Well, it appears Jumping Jack at Tigerland has leaked this weeks NAB Rising Star nominee; Reece Conca.

I'll wait until the official announcement on Tuesday morning before updating things.

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[EasternWest]

He's a good player Conca. Like Libba, he just looks ready.

[Greystache]

He's a good player Conca. Like Libba, he just looks ready.

Yeah he's had almost as good a season as Libba.

[The Coon Dog]

No surprise then that Reece Conca is the round 9 NAB Rising Star nominee.



2011 Rising Stars

1. Dyson Heppell - Essendon (Gippsland Power) - Pick 8 - 2010ND
2. Luke Shuey - West Coast (Oakleigh Chargers) - Pick 18 - 2008ND
3. Mitch Duncan - Geelong (East Perth) - Pick 28 - 2009ND
4. Jasper Pittard - Port Adelaide (Geelong Falcons) - Pick 16 - 2009 ND
5. Brandon Matera - Gold Coast (South Fremantle) - GCDC -2010
6. Jack Darling - West Coast (West Perth) - Pick 26 - 2010ND
7. Zac Smith - Gold Coast (Rockhampton) - GCDC - 2009
8. Shane Savage - Hawthorn (Dandenong Stingrays) - Pick 75 - 2008ND
9. Reece Conca - Richmond (Perth) - Pick 6 - 2010ND

[The Coon Dog]

Hard to see anyone other than the Saints Jack Steven being nominated this week.

[Jasper]

Hard to see anyone other than the Saints Jack Steven being nominated this week.

Is Puopolo too old?
David Swallow would be the only GC in the mix I suspect

[The Coon Dog]

Is Puopolo too old?

Yup, he's 23.

[The Coon Dog]

St.Kilda's Jack Steven is the round 10 NAB Rising Star Nominee. Hardly a surprise this week after his game v Fremantle.




2011 Rising Stars

1. Dyson Heppell - Essendon (Gippsland Power) - Pick 8 - 2010ND
2. Luke Shuey - West Coast (Oakleigh Chargers) - Pick 18 - 2008ND
3. Mitch Duncan - Geelong (East Perth) - Pick 28 - 2009ND
4. Jasper Pittard - Port Adelaide (Geelong Falcons) - Pick 16 - 2009 ND
5. Brandon Matera - Gold Coast (South Fremantle) - GCDC -2010
6. Jack Darling - West Coast (West Perth) - Pick 26 - 2010ND
7. Zac Smith - Gold Coast (Rockhampton) - GCDC - 2009
8. Shane Savage - Hawthorn (Dandenong Stingrays) - Pick 75 - 2008ND
9. Reece Conca - Richmond (Perth) - Pick 6 - 2010ND
10. Jack Steven - St.Kilda (Geelong Falcons) - Pick 42 - 2007ND

[The Coon Dog]

Mark Stevens has just tweeted: 'Full credit to Jack Steven, like his style. But should a player in his 4th season be eligible for a Rising Star?'

I have to say I agree with his sentiment.