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Palmer the pick of 2008

Fremantle midfielder Rhys Palmer has capped an outstanding season by winning the 2008 NAB AFL Rising Star award, claiming 44 votes ahead of Hawk Cyril Rioli's 37.

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NAB AFL Rising Star

The AFL Rising Star Award was instituted in 1993 to recognise and encourage talented young players in the AFL. The winner receives the Ron Evans Medal, in memory of the respected and loved former AFL Commission chairman. It has quickly become one of the League’s most sought-after and respected medals, not least because of the notable careers enjoyed by the Rising Stars, starting with inaugural winner Nathan Buckley.

One young player is nominated for the award after each round of home-and-away matches, with a panel of experts choosing the winner at the end of the season. To qualify for the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination, a player must be under 21 years of age as at January 1 of that year, must not have played more than 10 games to the start of that season and must not have been suspended by the AFL or State League tribunals during the season.

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Palmer's year earns top mark from Scott

Fremantle assistant coach Chris Scott, who won the Rising Star award in 1994, believes Rhys Palmer's debut season is the best he's seen Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 6:03 PM

New star flattered to follow former

This year's NAB AFL Rising Star Rhys Palmer got some sound advice from teammate Paul Hasleby in case he won the award Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 5:34 PM

Palmer the prized pick

Freo's Rhys Palmer is the NAB AFL Rising Star Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 2:30 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 22

Port Adelaide's Alipate Carlile is the round 22 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Monday, September 01, 2008 - 1:16 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 21

Brisbane Lion Bradd Dalziell is this round's NAB AFL Rising Star Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:50 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 20

Melbourne's Cale Morton is the round 20 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 9:20 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 19

Shaun Grigg has won the round 19 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 8:16 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 18

North Melbourne defender Gavin Urquhart is the club's first nomination in 2008 for the NAB AFL Rising Star award Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 8:01 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 17

Brad Ebert wins the nomination for his outstanding effort against St Kilda Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 9:21 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 16

Essendon forward Kyle Reimers is this week's nominee Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 7:34 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 15

Jack Riewoldt scoops the nomination for his performance against West Coast Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 9:09 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 14

Promising Melbourne defender Colin Garland wins the nomination for the split round Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:17 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 13

Hawthorn's Jarryd Morton becomes the first of his siblings nominated for the award Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 8:58 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 12

Richmond’s Trent Cotchin has followed Matthew Kreuzer with a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 8:49 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 11

Carlton's young star Matthew Kreuzer wins this week's nomination for his match-winning effort against the Power Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:50 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 10

Young Collingwood defender Nathan Brown wins this week's nomination for his game against West Coast Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 7:21 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 9

Fremantle's Garrick Ibbotson is this week's nominee Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 9:35 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 8

Adelaide’s Kurt Tippett is this week's NAB AFL Rising Star nominee Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 9:41 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 7

Austin Wonaeamirri wins the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for round seven Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 10:06 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 6

Hawthorn forward Cyril Rioli is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round six Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 9:56 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 5

West Coast full forward Ben McKinley is recognised for his five-goal haul against Power Monday, April 21, 2008 - 3:53 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 4

Son of a rugby league gun Kieren Jack wins round four's nomination Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:06 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 3

Fremantle's Rhys Palmer has earned the round three honours for his performance against West Coast. Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 9:19 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 2

Western Bulldogs forward Josh Hill wins the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for round two Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 9:07 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 1

Emerging Essendon midfielder Bachar Houli has won the round one NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 8:02 AM

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Selwood honoured, and happy to end the hype

Young Cat Joel Selwood swept the 2007 NAB AFL Rising Star voting Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 5:55 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 22

Former Richmond rookie Will Thursfield wins round 22 nomination Monday, September 03, 2007 - 1:15 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 21

Collingwood’s Tyson Goldsack wins this week’s NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 9:30 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 20

West Coast’s Mark LeCras wins a nomination for his four-goal bag against the Tigers on Saturday Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 9:13 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 19

Travis Boak confirms Port Adelaide’s commitment to youth, winning the club’s third nomination Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 8:28 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 18

Western Bulldogs defender Tom Williams wins this week’s NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 2:59 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 17

Melbourne’s Nathan Jones wins his second NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in successive years Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 10:31 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 16

St Kilda’s Sam Gilbert scoops this week’s nomination for his part in the Saints’ win over Hawthorn Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 8:22 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 15

Prolific Port Adelaide forward Justin Westhoff scoops this week’s NAB AFL Rising Star nomination Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 8:31 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 14

Kangaroos small forward Scott McMahon has scored an AFL Rising Star nomination after his impressive game on Sunday night against Richmond. Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 11:49 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 13

The Irish teenager continues his extraordinary rise in Australian football Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 10:55 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 12

Port Adelaide’s Robert Gray wins this week’s nomination after just his third game Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 9:33 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 11

West Coast teenager Shannon Hurn has won this week’s nomination Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 6:07 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 10

Carlton coach Denis Pagan’s tip proves accurate, as Bryce Gibbs wins this week’s nomination Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 10:56 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round 9

Brisbane Lion Mitch Clark is the round nine nominee for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 10:49 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 8

Shaun Higgins’ four-goal performance against Collingwood has bagged him this week’s nomination Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 9:35 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 7

Son of a gun Jesse Smith wins this week’s nomination for his fine game against Essendon Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 9:35 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 6

Melbourne's Ricky Petterd has snared the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for round six. Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 9:45 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 5

Young Cat in line for NAB AFL award after 'inspirational' game Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:55 PM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 4

FOUR impressive performances have earned Scott Pendlebury the round four AFL Rising Star nomination. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 9:47 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star nomination: round 3

Star Geelong recruit Tom Hawkins is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round three Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 9:48 AM

NAB AFL Rising Star: round two

Brisbane Lions ruckman Cameron Wood is this week's NAB AFL Rising Star nominee Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 12:05 PM

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LeCras rounds out nominations

West Coast forward Mark LeCras has become the final youngster to be named eligible for the 2006 NAB AFL Rising Star after winning the round 22 nomination. Monday, September 04, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Moran shines first-up

It's taken Kangaroos ruck option Brad Moran just one game to project himself into the spotlight as well as the running to win the 2006 NAB AFL Rising Star award Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 12:00 AM

And then along came Jones

Small Melbourne midfielder Nathan Jones has earned the round 20 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination after his outstanding effort in the Demons' come-from-behind win Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Another Tiger Rising Star

There has been further good news for the Tigers after their round 19 mauling of the Brisbane Lions with youngster Nathan Foley receiving the latest nomination f Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Demon nabs Rd 18 nomination

Melbourne utility Matthew Bate has been rewarded for a scintillating round 18 performance with a nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star award. Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Kangas win first nomination

Kangaroos midfielder Andrew Swallow's sterling performance against the Cats has earned him the round 17 nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star award. Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Chaplin makes four

Troy Chaplin has become Port Adelaide's fourth NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for 2006 after his fine performance against St Kilda at Aurora Stadium on Sunday. Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Moody wins Rd 15 award

Brisbane Lions utility Matthew Moody has won the round 15 NAB Rising Star nomination, after a scintillating performance against the Kangaroos on Saturday night. Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Young Hawk claims Rd 14 honours

Hawthorn midfielder Grant Birchall has been rewarded for his recent good form by being named the round 14 NAB Rising Star. Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Stiller claims Rd 13 Rising Star

Cheynee Stiller from the Brisbane Lions is the Round 13 NAB AFL Rising Star nominee. Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Young talent time

Clinton Young has become the first Hawk to be nominated for the 2006 NAB Rising Star award, following his impressive performance against Richmond in round 12. Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Another nomination from the Port

Port Adelaide midfielder Jacob Surjan has become the third Power player to become eligible for the NAB Rising Star, following his round 11 nomination. Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Rosa a Rising Star

Matt Rosa from the West Coast Eagles is the Round 10 NAB AFL Rising Star nominee. Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Symes wins Rd 9 Rising Star

His 27 disposals, nine marks and four tackles from a half-back flank against Essendon on Saturday night have helped to earn Port Adelaide youngster Brad Symes t Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Lion snares nomination

Brisbane Lion youngster Michael Rischitelli has been rewarded for a consistent month of football with a nomination for this year's NAB Rising Star award. Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Bartram lands Rd 7 Rising Star

Melbourne midfielder Clint Bartram has won the round seven NAB Rising Star nomination for his performance against Fremantle last Saturday. Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 12:00 AM

One game, one nomination

Richmond's Dean Polo has been rewarded for his stunning debut performance against Essendon on Saturday with the round six nomination for this year's NAB Rising Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Shaw wins Rd 5 Rising Star

Young Collingwood defender Heath Shaw is the round five nominee for the NAB AFL Rising Star award. Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Raines wins R4 Rising Star

Richmond’s Andrew Raines is the Round Four NAB AFL Rising Star nominee. Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Pearce claims Rd 3 Star

Port Adelaide’s Danyle Pearce is the Round three NAB AFL Rising Star nominee. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Thomas lands Rd 2 Rising Star

Impressive Collingwood youngster Dale Thomas has been named this week's AFL NAB Rising Star after an exciting start to his AFL career. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Murphy earns early nomination

The No.1 draft selection, Carlton's Marc Murphy, is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round one. Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 12:00 AM

Ablett wins nomination

Geelong forward Nathan Ablett has won the round 21 nomination for the NAB Rising Star Award, following his stunning performance against West Coast on Saturday. Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Another Rising Star in Blue

Carlton midfielder Adam Bentick has become the second Blue in three rounds to earn a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination this season after a career-best 34 possessio Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Roughead grabs a nomination

Hawthorn's emerging key position player Jarryd Roughead has won the round 19 nomination for the 2005 NAB Rising Star Medal, for his performance against the Bris Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Simpson breaks through

Kade Simpson has become the first Carlton player to win a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination after his stellar performance for the Blues in their drought-breaking w Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Corrie claims Rising Star nomination

A slashing final quarter from Brisbane's Anthony Corrie at the Gabba on Saturday night has earned Anthony Corrie the round 17 nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Another Selwood Rising Star

A 24-possession game against Brisbane has earned West Coast's Adam Selwood the round 16 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination, one week after his twin brother picked u Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Selwood wins Rd 15 Rising Star

Ahead of his first clash with his twin brother Adam in an AFL match, Brisbane's Troy Selwood has won the Round 15 nomination for the 2005 NAB AFL Rising Star Me Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Mundy claims Rd 14 Rising Star award

Fremantle's David Mundy is the round 14 nominee for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award. Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Griffen lands round 13 Rising Star

Western Bulldogs midfielder Ryan Griffen has won the round 13 nomination for the 2005 NAB Rising Star Medal. Thirteen touches and a goal against the Blues in Da Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Adcock wins Rd 12 Rising Star

Brisbane defender Jed Adcock is the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for round 12 after a strong performance in the Lions' 58-point thrashing of Carlton on Saturd Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Lewis lands Rising Star nomination

Hawthorn midfielder Jordan Lewis is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round eleven. Tuesday, June 07, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Cloke collects Rising Star nomination

Collingwood first-year forward Travis Cloke has a chance to win the 2005 NAB Rising Star medal, after winning the round 10 nomination. Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Sylvia wins round nine NAB Rising Star award

Melbourne second-year midfielder Colin Sylvia has won the round nine nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star medal after a fine, 20-possession effort against Car Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Deledio tabbed for Rising Star

The No.1 selection at the 2004 NAB AFL Draft, Richmond’s Brett Deledio, has won the round eight nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star medal. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Sherman is the man

Impressive Brisbane Lions teenager Justin Sherman is the round six nominee for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award Tuesday, May 03, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Laycock is R5 Rising Star

Promising Essendon big man Jason Laycock is the round five nominee for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award. Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Franklin nails Rising Star nomination

New Hawthorn excitement machine Lance Franklin has received the round four NAB AFL Rising Star nomination. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 12:00 AM

McLean nabs Rd 3 Rising Star gong

Melbourne midfielder Brock McLean is the round three nominee for the 2005 NAB AFL Rising Star award. Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Byrnes claims Rd 2 NAB Rising Star

Tough Geelong midfielder Shannon Byrnes is the round 2 nominee for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award. Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 12:00 AM

Hartigan claims final Rising Star nomination

Richmond’s Brent Hartigan has capped off a stellar debut season by claiming the final nomination for the National’s AFL Rising Star Award. Monday, August 30, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Finally, Cooney gets his Rising Star nomination

It is more than 12 months since Adam Cooney was identified as the best youngster in the land, but it was not until round 21, and after a month of slashing perfo Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Stanton claims round 20 rookie award

Essendon's Brent Stanton is the round 20 nominee for the National's AFL Rising Star Award. The 18 year old midfielder clinched the nomination with 16 quality to Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Cross claims round 19 Rising Star nomination

Daniel Cross from the Western Bulldogs is the National’s AFL Rising Star Round 19 nominee. The 21-year-old won 28 possessions against Hawthorn at Telstra Dome o Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Waters claims round 18 Rising Star

West Coast Eagles youngster Beau Waters has earned the National's Rising Star nomination for round 18. He has maintained a spot in the team's best 22 for the la Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Butler the latest Rising Star nominee

West Coast's Sam Butler is the National AFL Rising Star nominee for Round 17. He is the third West Coast player to be nominated this season, following Brent Sta Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 16 Nomination - Brent Reilly

Brent Reilly has become the first Adelaide player to be in contention for the National's AFL Rising Star Award in four seasons following his nomination for roun Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 15 Nomination - Mark Seaby

West Coast ruckman Mark Seaby has been named the National's AFL Rising Star nominee for Round 15 after starring in the Eagles' four-point win over Hawthorn in L Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 14 Nomination - Jay Schulz

Richmond's Jay Schulz is the round 14 nominee for the National's AFL Rising Star Award. The 19 year old earned rave reviews for his six-goal haul for Richmond a Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 13 Nomination - Karl Norman

Carlton utility Karl Norman is the round 13 nomination for National’s AFL Rising Star Award. Norman has played 19 games overall for the Blues including 12 this Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 12 Nomination - Richard Hadley

Brisbane Lions midfielder Richard Hadley has become the first premiership player to be nominated for the National’s AFL Rising Star after he received the round Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 11 Nomination - Brett Ebert

Port Adelaide’s Brett Ebert is the round 11 nominee for National’s AFL Rising Star. Ebert made his AFL debut in round two this year and hasn’t missed a game sin Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 10 Nomination - Brent Moloney

Brent Moloney has become the third Geelong player to be nominated for National’s AFL Rising Star Award in 10 weeks of the 2004 AFL season. He follows in the foo Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 9 Nomination - Guy Richards

Collingwood’s Guy Richards is the round nine nominee for National’s AFL Rising Star Award. In his fourth season with the Pies but his first in the senior side, Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 8 Nomination - Andrew Mackie

Emerging Geelong forward Andrew Mackie is the round eight nomination for National’s AFL Rising Star Award. Mackie booted three goals on Sunday in the win over M Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 7 Nomination - Brent Staker

Brent Staker, has received the National's AFL Rising Star nomination for Round Seven. The 19-year-old was one of the best for the Eagles in their 49-point loss Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 6 Nomination - Kane Tenace

He has already been likened to West Coast star Chris Judd and even compared to the original “Geelong flyer’ Bob Davis, and now Kane Tenace is officially an AFL Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 5 Nomination - Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker from the Carlton Football Club is the National’s AFL Rising Star Round Five nominee. Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 4 Nomination - Paul Bevan

Paul Bevan is National's Round Four AFL Rising Star. The 19-year-old debuted for Sydney in round one after impressing selectors during the preseason. Monday, April 26, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 3 Nomination - Jared Rivers

Jared Rivers from the Melbourne Football Club is the National’s AFL Rising Star Round Three nominee. Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 2 Nomination - Michael Firrito

Michael Firrito is the round two nominee for National's AFL Rising Star Award and said at Arden Street on Tuesday that he could not be more surprised at receivi Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 12:00 AM

Round 1 Nomination - Aaron Davey

Melbourne’s Aaron Davey has been awarded the first National AFL Rising Star nomination for the 2004 season. The elusive forward was nominated after a dazzling A Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 12:00 AM

McGrath, Lokan quinella final Rising Star

Ashley McGrath from the Brisbane Lions and Matthew Lokan from Collingwood are the joint round 22 National AFL Rising Star nominees. It is the first time in the Monday, September 01, 2003 - 12:00 AM

McDougall another Rising Star

Andrew McDougall is the round 21 National AFL Rising Star nominee. McDougall was one of the Eagles’ best on the weekend against Melbourne. He kicked four goals, Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Montagna claims latest rookie nomination

Leigh Montagna is the round 20 nomination for the National AFL Rising Star Award after an excellent few weeks that have included three goals against the Kangaro Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Bullen wins latest rookie honour

Marc Bullen is the round 19 National AFL Rising Star nominee. In his third season with the Bombers, he has emerged as an important player and against the Bulldo Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Roberts-Thompson is a Rising Star

Sydney bigman Lewis Roberts-Thomson is the round 18 National AFL Rising Star nominee. Monday, August 04, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Magpie Cole earns rookie gong

Richard Cole is the round 17 nomination for the National AFL Rising Star after a fine performance for the Magpies against Carlton at the MCG on Sunday. Cole gat Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Motlop's fine work earns rookie nomination

Kangaroos flanker Daniel Motlop is the round 16 nominee for the National AFL Rising Star Award. Motlop’s performance against St Kilda last weekend was one of hi Tuesday, July 22, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Richards claims latest Rising Star nomination

Essendon's Ted Richards is the round 15 National AFL Rising Star nominee. Originally from East Sandringham, Richard played football with the Sandringham Dragons Tuesday, July 15, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Sandilands the latest National Rising Star winner

Fremantle's Aaron Sandilands, the tallest player in the AFL, is the round 14 National AFL Rising Star nominee. Originally from Mt Barker, Sandilands played seni Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Schammer's star rises in Freo

Fremantle on-baller Byron Schammer has won the round 13 nomination for the National AFL Rising Star. Schammer was the 13th selection at last year's National AFL Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Match-winner Fisher wins rookie honour

Carlton’s Brad Fisher is the round 12 National AFL Rising Star nominee. The Blues’ third selection in the 2002 National AFL Draft, Fisher is a tall inside forwa Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Wells the round 11 National Rising Star

The Kangaroos’ Daniel Wells is the round 11 National AFL Rising Star nominee. Wells, 18, played an important part in the emotion-charged match against the Tiger Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Waite's Rising Star wait is over

Jarrad Waite of the Carlton Football Club is the round 10 National AFL Rising Star nominee. The son of Vin Waite, a rugged Carlton defender between 1966 and 197 Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Polak earns rookie gong

Graham Polak of the Fremantle Dockers is the round nine National AFL Rising Star nominee. He was an important player on Saturday, with 12 kicks, five handpasses Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Sampi's star is rising

Crack West Coast youngster Ashley Sampi has been awarded the round eight nomination for the National AFL Rising Star Award after his outstanding performance in Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Goddard gets his due

The surprise is that it took four matches to happen, but Brendon Goddard is the round seven for the National AFL Rising Star after his slashing display against Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Hawk Osborne wins National AFL Rising Star nomination

Hawthorn utility Michael Osborne, who has played well both down back and close to goal this year, is the round six nominee for the National AFL Rising Star. Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Schneider the latest National Rising Star nominee

As Sydney kicked away from Melbourne at the SCG last Friday, Adam Schneider was in amongst it all, and booted two of the side's 10 goals in the final quarter. T Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Brennan is round four National Rising Star

Jared Brennan of the Brisbane Lions is the National AFL Rising Star round four nominee. Originally from Southern Districts in Darwin, Brennan was the number thr Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Sporn's a National AFL Rising Star

Trent Sporn's stellar blanketing job on Essendon skipper James Hird has earned him the round three nomination for the National AFL Rising Star Award. Hird manag Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Ball the latest National Rising Star nominee

St.Kilda midfielder Luke Ball was the third member of the famous trio including West Coast's Chris Judd and Hawthorn's Luke Hodge, who were eagerly taken with t Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Mitchell wins first Rising Star nomination

Gritty Hawk midfielder Sam Mitchell has claimed the first National AFL Rising Star nomination, after a 17-possession effort against Melbourne on Sunday. Mitchel Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 12:00 AM

Brown rises to star status

Hawthorn's Campbell Brown has claimed the final National AFL Rising Star nomination for the 2002 season. Son of West Australian legend Mal Brown, the midfielder Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Charman earns round 21 National Rising Star

Anybody who can break into the all-powerful Brisbane side in their second year obviously has something going for them. Jamie Charman is one such player and he e Monday, August 26, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Tiger Ty the latest National Rising Star

Danny Frawley was heard lamenting a few weeks' back that Ty Zantuck had yet to receivea National Rising Star nomination. He should worry no longer. Zantuck's sl Tuesday, August 20, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Kennelly a National Rising Star nominee

Irish eyes, and a few in Sydney, are smiling at news that Tadgh Kennelly has received the round 19 nomination for the National AFL Rising Star. Kennelly was one Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Bulldog dasher McMahon the latest Rising Star

The Western Bulldogs are breeding a team that is born to run. And among the fleet-footed young Doggies is Jordan McMahon, the round 18 nomination for the AFL Ri Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Rising Star: Ries is the word

The Hawks were hammered by the Brisbane Lions on Saturday in what was a severe reality check for a team with top four aspirations. But the news out of Glenferri Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Didak: black, white and a Rising Star

First he was a Port Adelaide Magpie. Then he became a Collingwood Magpie. Black and white blood courses through Alan Didak's veins and clearly he can play, as w Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Hodge: proud, passionate and a Rising Star nominee

The burden that comes with being the first player selected at the AFL National Draft is enormous. Add a bout of the dreaded osteitis pubis, and the hurdles can Monday, July 15, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Coughlan earns Rising Star nomination

Richmond’s Mark Coughlan is the AFL Rising Star nominee for round 14. In what has been a disappointing second half of the season so far for the Tigers, th Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Burgoyne II grabs Rising Star nomination

Peter Burgoyne is deadly near goal for Port Adelaide. And now it is younger brother Shaun Burgoyne, who seemingly jags them from anywhere inside 50. And now, th Tuesday, July 02, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Cats on the rise, Kelly latest Rising Star

James Kelly has enjoyed a wonderful fortnight as part of two last-gasp victories for the Cats. And after a restful weekend, he has enjoyed more good fortune as Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Hargrave's a Rising Bulldog Star

Ryan Hargraves had a blinder for last Sunday against the Fremantle Dockers. The young Bulldog roamed free across halfback and his 21 possessions helped propel t Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Budding diplomat McGough is latest Rising Star

Mark McGough has a taste for year 12 International Studies and can tell you a bit about the tensions between China and Taiwan. When not contemplating a career i Tuesday, June 04, 2002 - 12:00 AM

No worries for latest Rising Star

Western Bulldogs tough nut Shane Birss is the latest nominee for the AFL Rising Star award. The 21 year old from Sale won 21 touches against Geelong on Saturday Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Rodan wins Rising star nomination

Richmond little man David Rodan has the Tiger army abuzz, and he has now received the round eight nomination for the AFL Rising Star Award. The excitement machi Tuesday, May 21, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Rising Star: The X-Man from Moorabbin

Saint fans are in raptures with their own X-Man - Xavier Clarke, who starred on the weekend against Melbourne and who is the latest nomination for the AFL Risin Tuesday, May 14, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Like father like son, Cloke is latest Rising Star

Collingwood is starting to receive excellent return from its second generation of stars. Nick Davis and Mark Richardson are well known, and now it is Jason Clok Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 12:00 AM

AFL Rising Star: the new incarnation of Big Carl

Francis Leach reckons good big men have been hard to find down Moorabbin way since the days of big, bad Carl Ditterich. But with his flowing blond mane, Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Bartel wins Rising Star nomination

The fans at Skilled Stadium are abuzz at the glut of locally-developed talent that are starting to sine for the Cats. James Bartel is one and he is the round fo Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Blonds have more fun

Demon worshippers must have been a little disappointed when their team stepped out onto the park for the first time in 2002 when they discovered that Shane Woew Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Debutant Judd wins Rising Star nomination

Following his slashing debut performance for West Coast against Collingwood last Saturday, Chris Judd has received the round two nomination for the AFL Rising S Tuesday, April 09, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Medhurst the first Rising Star

Exciting young Fremantle forward Paul Medhurst is the AFL’s first Rising Star nominee for 2002. Medhurst, 20, earned his nomination for his three goals o Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 12:00 AM

Nomination Archive

Past Winners

1993 Nathan Buckley (Brisbane)
1994 Chris Scott (Brisbane)
1995 Nick Holland (Hawthorn)
1996 Ben Cousins (West Coast Eagles)
1997 Michael Wilson (Port Adelaide)
1998 Byron Pickett (North Melbourne)
1999 Adam Goodes (Sydney)
2000 Paul Hasleby (Fremantle)
2001 Justin Koschitzke (St Kilda)
2002 Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda)
2003 Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn)
2004 Jared Rivers (Melbourne)
2005 Brett Deledio (Richmond)
2006 Danyle Pearce (Port Adelaide)
2007 Joel Selwood (Geelong)
2008 Rhys Palmer (Fremantle)