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wow christensen is only 176cm's. interesting. most people of that height either dont get picked up or slide majorly.

Daniel Kerr didn't.

Might cost him a couple of picks but if he's an inside midfielder with decent leg speed it shouldn't be taken into too much consideration

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Sheedy's supercoach big tip today = Grimes.

Word is starting to get around, still a big chance for the rising star this year!

Keep pumping his tyres Monty.

In all seriousness, does anyone have any figures of a list of winners of the Rising Star award and how many games they played of that particular year?

And...

Would 16 games be enough to secure the award? (Grimes has played 1 with 15 possible remaining)

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Daniel Kerr didn't.

Might cost him a couple of picks but if he's an inside midfielder with decent leg speed it shouldn't be taken into too much consideration

kerr is taller

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taller is taller my friend. 2cm's is the difference between ryan o keefe and nick riewoldt...2cm's is 2cm's.

as a power forward yes, but as a mid especially inside mid = N/A


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taller is taller my friend. 2cm's is the difference between ryan o keefe and nick riewoldt...2cm's is 2cm's.

Incorrect.

5cm difference.

Ryan O'Keefe

#5 Sydney Swans

Age: 28yr 3mth Games: 171 Born: January 24, 1981

Height: 188cm Weight: 90kg Position: Forward

Nick Riewoldt

#12 St Kilda Saints

Age: 26yr 6mth Games: 165 Born: October 17, 1982

Height: 193cm Weight: 92kg Position: Forward

*Source: -

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_players

PS. The difference between Davey and Bennell is 2cm. ^_^

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That's still 3cm then :P

Kerr was drafted at 177cm if you REALLY want to go back to then so it's only 1cm, and there's the possibility Christensen will grow between now and the end of the year.

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In all seriousness, does anyone have any figures of a list of winners of the Rising Star award and how many games they played of that particular year?

1993 Nathan Buckley 20 games.

1994 Chris Scott 19 games.

1995 Nick Holland 15 games. (played 2 games in 1994)

1996 Ben Cousins 20 games.

1997 Michael Wilson 22 games.

1998 Byron Pickett 25 games. (played 1 game in 1997)

1999 Adam Goodes 20 games.

2000 Paul Hasleby 21 games.

2001 Justin Koschitzke 20 games.

2002 Nick Riewoldt 22 games. (played 6 games in 2001)

2003 Sam Mitchell 21 games. (played 9 games in 2002)

2004 Jared Rivers 22 games. (played 3 games in 2003)

2005 Brett Deledio 22 games.

2006 Danyle Pearce 22 games. (played 7 games in 2005)

2007 Joel Selwood 21 games.

2008 Rhys Palmer 20 games.

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2004 Jared Rivers 22 games. (played 3 games in 2003)

surely you jest. 22 games in a season? without getting injured?

edit: he missed round 17, and played in the first final (we lost to essendon by 5 points). apparently he did get injured.

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Would 16 games be enough to secure the award?

It would but those games would have to be of a very consistent high standard and a player would stand more of a chance by playing the last 16 given the Recent Memory Effect.

I don't think many of the Panel Members do any great in-depth research prior to voting and tend to find it easier to recall more recent deeds. Rich was good early but has faded and more recently Hill has stood out.

A good strong finish would certainly do Grimes' chances no harm.

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1993 Nathan Buckley 20 games.

1994 Chris Scott 19 games.

1995 Nick Holland 15 games. (played 2 games in 1994)

1996 Ben Cousins 20 games.

1997 Michael Wilson 22 games.

1998 Byron Pickett 25 games. (played 1 game in 1997)

1999 Adam Goodes 20 games.

2000 Paul Hasleby 21 games.

2001 Justin Koschitzke 20 games.

2002 Nick Riewoldt 22 games. (played 6 games in 2001)

2003 Sam Mitchell 21 games. (played 9 games in 2002)

2004 Jared Rivers 22 games. (played 3 games in 2003)

2005 Brett Deledio 22 games.

2006 Danyle Pearce 22 games. (played 7 games in 2005)

2007 Joel Selwood 21 games.

2008 Rhys Palmer 20 games.

Cheers, Einstein.

One would think over the last several seasons, a full season goes a long way to securing such an award. Grimes would have to play exceptionally well over 16 games to have a chance. Anyone got the sportsbet number?? :lol:

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I hate dream team talk but .... get on grimes. value hasn't changed and will play every game as long as he is fit.

Back on topic, but this kid has a head on his shoulders the right attitude and room for improvement. thats a pretty bloody good combinations. arguably excites me more than anyone else on our list. time will tell i spose.


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Future Captain IMO

That seems to be a pretty popular opinion......

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