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Another young Roo earns Rising Star nomination

Eddie Ford has been named the AFL Rising Star nominee for round 24

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Rising Star News

  1. Blues forward, speedy Swan nab Rising Star noms

    Mia Austin and Sofia Hurley are the AFLW Rising Star nominees for round eight, 2023

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  2. Giants gun, Power ruck nab Rising Star noms

    The Power's Matilda Scholz and the Giants' Zarlie Goldsworthy are the round two nominees for the 2023 AFLW Rising Star award

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  3. High-flying Eagle, breakout Swan nab Rising Star noms

    West Coast's Ella Roberts and Sydney's Ally Morphett are the AFLW Rising Star nominees for round one

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  4. FULL VOTES: North young gun named Rising Star for 2023

    Harry Sheezel has capped off a record-breaking season for a first-year player by being crowned the AFL Rising Star

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  5. RISING STAR: Our reporters pick this year's winner

    Who'll take out the Ron Evans Medal this year? Our experts have their say

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  6. Another young Roo earns Rising Star nomination

    Eddie Ford has been named the AFL Rising Star nominee for round 24

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  7. Opinion
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    It has to be Harry: Why Roos gun should be top of the crop

    Cal Twomey assesses the Rising Star contenders and breaks down why Harry Sheezel should be crowned this year's winner

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  8. Talented Docker youngster earns Rising Star nom

    Fremantle's Matt Johnson is the AFL Rising Star nominee for round 23

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Rising Star Video

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    AFLW Rising Star: Darcie Davies stars in round 10

    Watch the highlights and find out why Darcie Davies gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 10

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  • 02:12

    AFLW Rising Star: Zali Friswell stars in round 10

    Watch the highlights and find out why Zali Friswell gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 10

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  • 00:51

    AFLW Rising Star: Charlotte Mullins stars in round 9

    Watch the highlights and find out why Charlotte Mullins gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 9

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  • 01:03

    AFLW Rising Star: Lucy Wales stars in round 9

    Watch the highlights and find out why Lucy Wales gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 9

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  • 00:57

    AFLW Rising Star: Mia Austin stars in round 8

    Watch the highlights and find out why Mia Austin gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 8

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  • 01:06

    AFLW Rising Star: Sofia Hurley stars in round 8

    Watch the highlights and find out why Sofia Hurley gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 8

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  • 06:51

    Tiger's hectic junior career, shining on the big stage

    Fresh off her three-goal Rising Star nomination, Emelia Yassir joins Sarah Black to chat through her interrupted pre-season, her family's support of her footy, and playing three games in one day as a junior

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  • 00:52

    AFLW Rising Star: Kiera Mueller stars in round 7

    Watch the highlights and find out why Kierra Mueller gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 7

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  • 00:48

    AFLW Rising Star: Emilia Yassir stars in round 7

    Watch the highlights and find out why Emilia Yassir gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 7

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  • 00:56

    AFLW Rising Star: Amber Clarke stars in round 6

    Watch the highlights and find out why Amber Clarke gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 6

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  • 00:37

    AFLW Rising Star: Charlotte Baskaran stars in round 6

    Watch the highlights and find out why Charlotte Baskaran gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 6

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  • 05:56

    Wakfer on S7 lessons, Eagles gains, coaching ambitions

    Sarah Black chats to West Coast's round five AFLW Rising Star nominee Lauren Wakfer

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  • 05:42

    Swans taking strides, Blues battle, learning from Lucy

    Sarah Black chats to Sydney's round five AFLW Rising Star nominee Ella Heads

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  • 00:42

    AFLW Rising Star: Lauren Wakfer stars in round 5

    Watch the highlights and find out why Lauren Wakfer gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 5

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  • 00:56

    AFLW Rising Star: Ella Heads stars in round 5

    Watch the highlights and find out why Ella Heads gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 5

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  • 06:30

    Wales lauds Bombers big strides, Toogood impact, facing Pies

    Sarah Black chats to Essendon's round four AFLW Rising Star nominee Steph Wales

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  • 06:45

    Dogs winger on fixing 0-4 start, injury recovery, hockey skills

    Sarah Black chats to Western Bulldogs' round four AFLW Rising Star nominee Rylie Wilcox

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  • 00:43

    AFLW Rising Star: Rylie Wilcox stars in round 4

    Watch the highlights and find out why Rylie Wilcox gets the AFLW Rising Star in round 4

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The AFL Rising Star Award was instituted in 1993 to recognise and encourage talented young players in the AFL.
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