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Is the Rising Star a two-horse race? Key contenders go head-to-head

Name: Is the Rising Star a two-horse race? Key contenders go head-to-head
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Description: Kate McCarthy and Josh Gabelich debate if the AFL Rising Star has come down to a two-horse race and discuss all the key contenders, including some that might find themselves face to face in Round 16.

Kate McCarthy and Josh Gabelich debate if the AFL Rising Star has come down to a two-horse race and discuss all the key contenders, including some that might find themselves face to face in Round 16.

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