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SaberFang   7,141

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Anyone think Salem's in with a chance this round? Still four games to go, but not only is he in the top 2 for this round's overall stats sheet, his showreel on the MFC website is incredible. The shepherding for Toump before running on to goal himself, the smarts and strength in his kick to Bail, and the one step kick and goal in the 2nd. Wow!

I know plenty here consider the nom a curse for us, but would be great to see more recognition for our club's young players (and further highlight and embarass that idiotic "anonymous recruiter" Roosy wants sacked).

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_rising_stars_round_performances?sby=14&year=2014&round=11

All that said, obviously it'll go to Paparone because the Lions probably won their last game for the year and the AFL are desperate to give them any advantage they can. Also he got one showy goal. :rolleyes:

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Just to clarify, Salem will be eligible for a nomination all year. The condition is playing 10 or few senior games prior to the season beginning.

Think he is a real chance this week. He had at least 7 or 8 score involvements.

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Looking at it again, I'd say he's a shoe-in unless someone in tonight's Eagles/Kangas match turns on a blinder.

The Lions have already had two nominations this year, including 2 weeks ago. I don't think they'll get a third nom before they give us one somehow.

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InVINCEable Redleg

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Joe Daniher also played a good game has he won one yet?

Played 10+ games, so don't think he's eligible

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Played 10+ games, so don't think he's eligible

Yes he is.

"To be eligible to be nominated for the award, a player must be younger than 21 years of age on 1 January of the award year and have played 10 or fewer senior games before the beginning of the season"

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Yes he is.

"To be eligible to be nominated for the award, a player must be younger than 21 years of age on 1 January of the award year and have played 10 or fewer senior games before the beginning of the season"

Ahh thank you.

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InVINCEable Redleg

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Damn.....Zac Merrett it is.

Damn it, always when a Melbourne player is in with a chance, someone else goes good.

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Another moronic decision, what's the point of rewarding players that pulverize an opposition composed entirely of witches hats? Says nothing about a player's actual talent.

Comparatively, JKH turned on a blinder against Adelaide in Adelaide, and Salem was superb in a close loss to the impenetrable ladder leaders. Those are the games where genuine talent shines through, when youth stand up and defy the odds against better teams.

Constantly nominating players that, surprise surprise, play well against shithouse opponents is like giving someone a Quill Award because their only competition in the category is Damien Barrett.

Stupid, pathetic, useless, irrelevant, cursed, pointless award anyway!

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Another moronic decision, what's the point of rewarding players that pulverize an opposition composed entirely of witches hats? Says nothing about a player's actual talent.

Comparatively, JKH turned on a blinder against Adelaide in Adelaide, and Salem was superb in a close loss to the impenetrable ladder leaders. Those are the games where genuine talent shines through, when youth stand up and defy the odds against better teams.

Constantly nominating players that, surprise surprise, play well against shithouse opponents is like giving someone a Quill Award because their only competition in the category is Damien Barrett.

Stupid, pathetic, useless, irrelevant, cursed, pointless award anyway!

/rant over

Having a crap day "Lamatushu"?

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Stupid, pathetic etc.award!

Check out the last seven winners:

Joel Selwood

Rhys Palmer

Daniel Rich

Daniel Hannebery

Dyson Heppell

Daniel Talia

Jaeger O'Meara

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