Anybody got some names to throw up at this early stage for the VFL's most promising player?
From what I've seen, Coburg has a few boys - the kid Anderson looks a good player and so does Andrew Horne.
Not too many others leap at you, but from what I've seen in previous years a lot of kids really come into their own in the second half of the season, once they got some opportunities and confidence.
This award has thrown up a couple of players that never quite went on with it... Michael Swan for Port Melbourne is one that comes to mind...
I'll suggest a real outsider for this award.. hasn't been a 'big name' in the VFL, but I reckon Tom Langford could be a draft smokey. Someone will take a punt on Nahas and he is the sort of player that might get some votes.
What is the criteria for the award? Same as the AFL's Rising Star?
Not sure of the current qualifiers..
I thought it was a case of not being on an AFL list prior, and being below a certain age (23?). Would welcome a correction on this one.
We have got a few at Werribee.
I like the look of Rockefeller and Young.
Re-Hashing an old idea..
Any further thoughts on who might take out this award...
Adam Derbyshire (Tasmania)
Joe Gazzo (Coburg) Caruso Brothers (Coburg) ??
Stefan Garrubba (Casey) started season very well
Interested in peoples thoughts
Award awarded to player with most potential of reaching the AFL. Must be on VFL List is only requirement I can read in the media guide, but I do think its for U/23's aswell
Past winners: Paul Dooley (96) Firrito (2002) and even Aaron Davey (2004) with Jason Davenport winning it last year
:D Sandy have a few that may poll well ,Stefan Martin ,Shane Valenti and Tomi Johnston.
go zebs
zebra :wink:
Has the rule changed since Adam Fisher won it when he was a Melbourne rookie?
Ons, I have a few issues with Langford. I love his skills and has great balance. He is a good finisher but is a little undisciplined and is out of the game way to much. For some reason he always looks as if he is having a running battle with the coaches. I don't think people at Port realize his potential. For me he would not be any chance to be picked up at the moment. Great thread!!
I understand the rule has changed, Footyman.
Valenti should win it. He's the best under 22 player in the comp
I made those comments a couple of months ago.. he's gone a bit off the boil since then!
How has Kyle Matthews season been with the Scorpions? Been impressive on the couple of times I have seen him.