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First Rising Star nomination for 2009

PhilReadFury
in Melbourne Demons

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With the announcement that Ziebell just got the latest Rising Star Nomination, my thoughts shifted to our own young list.

So who is in contention for a nomination this year?

IMO the 2 most likely to get a nomination first are Bennell and Grimes.

What does everybody think?

Not sure how to post a Poll, but I would be interested see everyones thoughts.

On another note, how many nominations could we realistically achieve this year?

Is 4 beyond us?

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    I think Bennel may be a chance in the next 2 weeks. Grimes will get one for sure.

    Other players who might get one will be jetta and i think Watts if he plays will get one. Mainly because he was the number 1 pick and will get a lot more air time than some other players.

    Cheney could also end up with one

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    Jack Grimes

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    Jack Grimes

    My thoughts too. Within the next few weeks.

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    Been a lot of good kids this year.

    Would expect Taylor Walker from Adelaide to get one soon. Bennell and Grimes will have there time in the coming weeks.

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    Grimes. I'm joining the bandwagon. He looks fantastic.
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    Grimes. Bennell should get one as well. Watts would if he played, but he'll probably get one next year.

    Taylor Walker won't play a better game this year, and he missed the nomination because Ziebell did the same. How unfortunate.

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    The person or panel that does the nominations seems to have an aversion to picking Melbourne players, but Maric, Bennell and Grimes must soon be in contention, especially if they keep up the "delicious" performances.

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    Taylor Walker won't play a better game this year, and he missed the nomination because Ziebell did the same. How unfortunate.

    They'll give a make-up nomination to Walker later in the year. Probably when Maric, Bennell or Grimes has a blinder.

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    Maric to get the first one. There is something about his balance that makes me think he is going to be a very good player, and soon.

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    Bennell will get one soon. Plenty of people are taking notice. I'd say if he plays another game this week like he did on Sunday, he'll win the round 8 nomination.

    Grimes will get one too but my bet is Bennell first.

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    Maric, Bennell and Grimes must soon be in contention

    I agree with this, and of course Watts, when he plays, will be paid attention to.

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    Grimes, possibly stopped by Bennell getting one in the next week or two, but Grimes will definitely get one

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    Maric to get the first one. There is something about his balance that makes me think he is going to be a very good player, and soon.

    Wouldn't surprise me. I agree with his balance and poise when in possession.

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    22 rounds and 16 teams - I can't see the AFL (or Rising Star voting Panel) nominating 3+ players from the same team.

    Bennel and Grimes a chance - And if Watts has a massive impact we will make the 3.

    Will leave Cheney, Maric, and Jetta unlucky

    Trivia question (I dont have the answer) - "Which team has had the most Rising Star nominations in a single year?"

    Where is that stat book.....

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    22 rounds and 16 teams - I can't see the AFL (or Rising Star voting Panel) nominating 3+ players from the same team.

    Bennel and Grimes a chance - And if Watts has a massive impact we will make the 3.

    Will leave Cheney, Maric, and Jetta unlucky

    Trivia question (I dont have the answer) - "Which team has had the most Rising Star nominations in a single year?"

    Where is that stat book.....

    Do a search on Rising Star Nominations.......look at least years threads.....I think in one of them lies your answer.

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    Grimes. Bennell should get one as well. Watts would if he played, but he'll probably get one next year.

    Taylor Walker won't play a better game this year, and he missed the nomination because Ziebell did the same. How unfortunate.

    I wouldn't be too sure about that.....

    I know he played really well on the weekend for the Crows, but I have seen this kid absolutely dominate matches in the SANFL.... Now before you say "But that was the SANFL", I can assure you that his freakish ability to have a cracker of a game could see him boot 10 goals at some stage this year!

    I have seen him kick 7.3 in a prelim final last year and also I have seen him kick a bag of 9.5

    An awesome talent along the same lines as Buddy Franklin.... Can be an absolute freak but can also have his lazy days.... Once he puts on a bit more bulk look out!

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    I wouldn't be too sure about that.....

    I know he played really well on the weekend for the Crows, but I have seen this kid absolutely dominate matches in the SANFL.... Now before you say "But that was the SANFL", I can assure you that his freakish ability to have a cracker of a game could see him boot 10 goals at some stage this year!

    I have seen him kick 7.3 in a prelim final last year and also I have seen him kick a bag of 9.5

    An awesome talent along the same lines as Buddy Franklin.... Can be an absolute freak but can also have his lazy days.... Once he puts on a bit more bulk look out!

    But that was the SANFL...

    Nah, I'll take your word for it KrazyJay.

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