CARLTON defender Billy Wilson has landed the final Telstra AFL Rising Star nomination for 2026 after a strong performance against Fremantle.

Wilson starred down back in the Blues' incredible 37-point win over the minor premiers at Marvel Stadium on Satuday afternoon.

The smooth-moving half-back had 18 disposals, nine marks and five score involvements as the Blues continued their impressive run of form under coach Josh Fraser.

It continued what has been a consistent season for Wilson, who hasn't missed a game since coming into side in round nine.

Wilson was taken by the Blues with pick No.34 in the 2023 draft and broke through for his debut in his second season, playing four games in 2025.

He's averaged 19.9 disposals and 5.4 marks across his third season.

He is Carlton's fourth nominee of the year - the most of any club in the competition - joining runaway favourites Jagga Smith (round one), Harry Dean (round 12) and Taylor Byrne (round 20).

The winner of the 2026 Telstra AFL Rising Star will be announced at the AFL Awards night tomorrow night.

2026 Telstra AFL Rising Star nominees

Opening Round: Leo Lombard (Gold Coast)
Round one: Jagga Smith (Carlton)
Round two: Jobe Shanahan (West Coast)
Round three: Willem Duursma (West Coast)
Round four: Cooper Trembath (North Melbourne)
Round five: Jacob Farrow (Essendon)
Round six: Phoenix Gothard (Greater Western Sydney)
Round seven: Sam Grlj (Richmond)
Round eight: Jack Whitlock (Port Adelaide)
Round nine: Sullivan Robey (Essendon)
Round 10: Josh Lindsay (West Coast)
Round 11: Patrick Retschko (Richmond)
Round 12: Harry Dean (Carlton)
Round 13: Cooper Hynes (Western Bulldogs)
Round 14: Jasper Alger (Richmond)
Round 15: Jai Murray (Gold Coast)
Round 16: Ty Gallop (Brisbane)
Round 17: Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast)
Round 18: Riley Hamilton (Greater Western Sydney)
Round 19: Dyson Sharp (Essendon)
Round 20: Talor Byrne (Carlton)
Round 21: Mitch Edwards (Geelong)
Round 22: Jesse Dattoli (Sydney)
Round 23: Sam Swadling (Collingwood)
Round 24: Billy Wilson (Carlton)