Gysberts has played 4 games..so he can be nominated for Nab Rising star even though he was nominated last year...

One young player is nominated for the award after each round of home-and-away matches, with a panel of experts choosing the winner at the end of the season. To qualify for the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination, a player must be under 21 years of age as at January 1 of that year, must not have played more than 10 games to the start of that season and must not have been suspended by the AFL or State League tribunals during the season.

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I think I would prefer if Tapscott got this weeks rising star 3 good games to start his career

I think I would prefer if Tapscott got this weeks rising star 3 good games to start his career

Tapscott deserves it more for his efforts in the 3 games he has played. But I think Gys shaded him this week. Either way, we could get one this week. Polec was good today for Brisbane, but surely he wont get it yet. Not too sure who has stood up in the other games.

Wouldnt be surprised if Libba gets it. Was quieter than usual, but is ahead of Tapscott in the line I think.

It was a good time to bring him in to the team. Well done Gys.

Gysser is a big chance to win the whole thing if he plays the year out in the seniors.

Tappy wasn't great today. I don't see him getting it. Gysberts is a shot.

Tapscott was strong over the ball again but not Rising Star worthy. Gys is a freaking star whether he gets a trophy for it or not, he might well be the best of all our future mids.

His two contenders are Savage and Duncan.

Gysberts - 25 disposals (11 contested), 4 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal, 129 SC points

Savage - 20 disposals, 4 tackles, 2 goals, 3 frees for, 121 SC points

Duncan - 24 disposals, 9 marks, 3 tackles, 2 goals, 90 SC points

I love Gysberts. Footy nous and he has a go.

I was watching him today and felt sorry for the bugger that he ended up playing with such a soft side.

Wouldnt be surprised if Libba gets it. Was quieter than usual, but is ahead of Tapscott in the line I think.

This statement encapsulates why it is a crap award. Some sort of 'line' that commentators dream up about who is most deserving and who therefore should be nominated.

This statement encapsulates why it is a crap award. Some sort of 'line' that commentators dream up about who is most deserving and who therefore should be nominated.

Agree, it is a crap award. It happens every year.

didnt he get a nomination last year...so can he still get nominated again

didnt he get a nomination last year...so can he still get nominated again

May I kindly direct you to the very first post of this thread?

didnt he get a nomination last year...so can he still get nominated again

Yeah, he can. Nathan Jones was nominated twice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFL_Rising_Star#Dual_nominees

Gysberts - 25 disposals (11 contested), 4 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal, 129 SC points

And Chook is bouncing around in the 2's.

Gysberts - 25 disposals (11 contested), 4 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal, 129 SC points

Not to mention his 8 clearances.

Gysberts is the perfect reason we need to promote the guys performing at Casey and drop those that are under performing.

He had a good game today.

Polac debuted today for the Lions and had a very good game.

thanks brock mclean. How is things at the blues?

totally agree with what someone else said earlier in this thread. Gysberts performance today shows exactly why if guys arent performing and putting in they should be dropped and young players brought in. Great game GYS

I love Gysberts. Footy nous and he has a go.

I was watching him today and felt sorry for the bugger that he ended up playing with such a soft side.

This.

I love Gysberts. Footy nous and he has a go.

I was watching him today and felt sorry for the bugger that he ended up playing with such a soft side.

Indeed.

A natural contested ball winner who is strong overhead and drifts forward to kick goals. Was easily our best mid today.

I was dreaming today of Gysberts and Scully together in the centre and at ball ups/throws around the ground.