Wingard wins Rising Star nomination

Updated August 28, 2012 09:32:52

Port Adelaide's Chad Wingard has won the AFL Rising Star nomination for round 22.

Wingard was given the nomination after a strong performance in the Power's loss against Brisbane in the wet at Football Park on Saturday.

The 19-year-old was one of the home side's highest possession-getters, picking up 27 disposals and five marks and scoring a goal against the Lions.

Interim coach Garry Hocking said Wingard had taken advantage of the opportunity for extended time on the ball in the Brisbane game.

"We've been just giving him bit roles in the midfield to give him the opportunity to have some bodies around him, but this week was as long as he'd spent in there," Hocking said.

"He's worked hard as a young player coming into the club to earn his spot there and this achievement is another reward for all that work he's put in."

Wingard joined Port Adelaide after he was taken with pick six in the 2011 AFL draft.

He made his debut for the Power in round one and has played 18 games for the year.

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First posted August 28, 2012 09:32:52

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Adelaide's Talia wins Rising Star nomination

Updated June 19, 2012 18:30:25

Adelaide defender Daniel Talia has won the round 12 AFL Rising Star nomination.

Talia was part of the Crows' defence that weathered a last-quarter storm from St Kilda's attack to hold on for a four-point win at Football Park.

The 20-year-old defender finished the game with just seven possessions, but was influential against the experienced Saints forward line.

Talia was the Crows' first pick in the 2009 AFL draft. He was recruited from Greenvale Junior Football Club, Assumption College and the Calder Cannons.

He made his debut in round 15, 2011 and has played 20 AFL games for the Crows.

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson said Daniel has stepped up after the departures of Nathan Bock to the Gold Coast Suns and Phil Davis to Greater Western Sydney.

"He has been really good for us this season as a key defender," Sanderson said.

"We have been able to send him to the best opposition key forwards and have confidence that he will play a big role for us.

"He's only 20 and played about 20 AFL games, so it's a credit to him that he's claimed some scalps this year."

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First posted June 19, 2012 11:20:07

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Golby grabs Rising Star nomination

Updated May 22, 2012 15:41:57

Mitch Golby has been named the round eight Rising Star nominee for his performance in Brisbane's 92-point win over Greater Western Sydney.

Golby, who suffered two serious injuries in 2009 and 2010, had 24 possessions in his 16th game for the Lions.

"That was probably my best game. It's pretty handy getting my hands on the pill but it's just good that we got the win, which is the main thing," Golby told the AFL website.

The 2010 rookie draft recruit from Gippsland established himself in the Brisbane side at the tail end of last season and coach Michael Voss has picked him in every game this term.

"Mitch shows an exceptional work rate and has really found his place in our backline this year," Voss said.

"He's a quiet achiever - he puts his head down and does his job with no fuss."

Golby is the second Lion to win the Rising Star award this season after Claye Beams did so in the week one.

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First posted May 22, 2012 15:41:57

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Coniglio snares Rising Star nomination

Updated May 15, 2012 10:41:36

Greater Western Sydney's maiden win has received more plaudits with teenage midfielder Stephen Coniglio earning the round seven Rising Star nomination.

The Giants' 27-point win over the Gold Coast at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Saturday featured a strong performance from the 18-year-old Coniglio.

He had 31 possessions, took six marks and kicked a goal playing out of midfield in just his sixth game in the AFL.

Giants coach Kevin Sheedy said Coniglio's impressive start to the season deserved widespread recognition.

"Stephen's nomination is reward for an outstanding game in our first win on Saturday and an excellent season so far," Sheedy said.

"He and our other young midfielders such as Toby Greene, Dylan Shiel and Devon Smith have shown tremendous consistency and maturity for their age and experience.

"He is our third Rising Star nomination so far this year after Jeremy Cameron and Tom Bugg and hopefully he won't be the last," he said.

Coniglio was signed by the Giants as their number two pick in last year's national draft.

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First posted May 15, 2012 10:37:53

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Cats' Motlop earns Rising Star nomination

Updated May 08, 2012 11:25:46

Talented Geelong small forward Steven Motlop has been rewarded for a strong start to 2012 with the round-six nomination for the AFL Rising Star award.

Motlop, 21, has held his spot in the Cats' line-up for the opening six games of the year, after only playing a total of five senior matches in the previous two seasons.

He reached new highs in Saturday's 43-point win over Melbourne, finishing with 28 possessions, three marks and a goal.

Geelong coach Chris Scott said Motlop - the brother of former Port Adelaide star Daniel Motlop - had become much more consistent this year.

"We have been extremely impressed with his run which is vital to our side," Scott said.

"He has been able to overcome injury and it is great to see him rewarded with this nomination."

Motlop was selected by Geelong with pick 39 in the 2008 national draft from the Wanderers football club in Darwin.

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First posted May 08, 2012 10:29:44

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Bugg claims rising star nomination

Updated May 01, 2012 11:23:20

Greater Western Sydney has earned its second rising star nomination for the year, with defender Tomas Bugg recognised for a fine performance against the Western Bulldogs.

Bugg was one of the Giants' best in the side's 42-point loss to the Bulldogs in Canberra - the closest of their five defeats.

The 19-year-old was pitched into the midfield for the final quarter, recording 28 possessions and seven marks in a game where he manned Shaun Higgins, Justin
Sherman and Nathan Djerrkura at various points.

"For a first-year player Tom has shown tremendous poise and maturity and has been a consistent performer each week," GWS coach Kevin Sheedy said.

"His nomination is a reward not just for his game against the Western Bulldogs but what he has done every week playing in defence, often against bigger and more experienced opponents."

GWS forward Jeremy Cameron, who was round two's rising star nominee, booted five goals against the Bulldogs.

Bugg, like Cameron, was pre-listed by the club under concessions that allowed them to sign up to a dozen promising 17-year-olds from the end of the 2010 season.

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First posted May 01, 2012 11:18:36

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