Toast “Sunshine” Cam McCarthy has been awarded the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for Rd 8

[captainMyCaptain]

After bursting onto the AFL scene with 21 goals in eight games, Cam McCarthy has been rewarded for his explosive form with this round’s NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.
McCarthy, 20, has made a habit of making a sudden impact in his footy career so far.

A talented junior cricketer, the West Australian native had always played footy but only decided to take it seriously when he was 17 after leaving school to begin a plumbing apprenticeship.

http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2015-05-25/sunshine-rising

 

[inamedthegiants]

Damn straight!

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

No team has won the week following a rising star nomination so far this year. Another hoodoo to break?

Congrats to Sunshine. The nom is long overdue.

 

[Bogan Juniors]

About Time..well done Sunshine

 

[Cmarsh]

What an absolute boon this kid has been following the loss of Boyd. Strong in the air, a solid contested mark and agile at ground level. Really exciting and hope we can hold on to him.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...-star-nomination/story-fni5f7qp-1227368828569

“As soon as I came here I fell in love with the club. I wasn’t here for the early days but a lot of the boys said it was hard early on getting thrown around a bit but I think now everyone’s pretty excited about what the future holds.

Always good to hear!

 

[Simmofreo]

Great job !! Was always going to get one soon

 

[Andre the Giant]

Legend

Love everything about this kid (except the mo!)

Runs, tackles, chases everything and goes full pelt every game.

He's just a bloody gun and I hope he's a Giant for life

 

[Colonial]

Will become a club legend
Not only talented but a great head on his shoulders.
Congrats Sunshine. Well deserved!

 

[Big dog 25]

He will win the nab rising star easy if he keeps this form up well done SUNSHINE

 

[_GT_]

Congratulations Cam. What a ripping lad.

 

[patfullfankezz]

Well done Cam

 

[GreaterWeStener]

Well done Cam!

Much deserved, keep it going.

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

Let the Sunshine in!

Congratulations Cam

 

[Big Stinky Monk]

Well done Sunshine!!!

The only surprise with this is that it didn't come sooner.

 

[coniglio_number1]

Great news!!

He needs to shave off that filthy no though

 

[inamedthegiants]

Great news!!

He needs to shave off that filthy no though

It's wretched

 

[BarryAglett]

Actually, I think the mo and hair is part of his appeal at the moment. Looks shocking, but somehow endearing.

I really like this line from the interview.
“I’ve always played footy on the edge, just trying to back my own ability and my own skill and sort of just try and take the game on,”

Well done that man!

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Actually, I think the mo and hair is part of his appeal at the moment. Looks shocking, but somehow endearing.

Can't disagree with that. I say keep the mo - it's a trademark.

 

[Andre the Giant]

listen to this on Audioboo

Listen to this bloody legend...how can you not help but love him!

 

[The_Flagmaker]

Song for him...
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are Grey
You'll never know Cam
How much we love you
Please don't take my sunshine away!