2017 NAB Rising Star (Carlton)

[Bluey24]

In the past two years, the Club has polled really well in the NAB Rising Star competition - with Crippa finishing 2nd in 2015 and Weiters 3rd in 2016.

I'm curious to see how people think we'll go in 2017. Of the eligible players listed, who do you think will poll highest?

My tip is Jack Silvagni.

 

[Deep Blue]

In the past two years, the Club has polled really well in the NAB Rising Star competition - with Crippa finishing 2nd in 2015 and Weiters 3rd in 2016.

I'm curious to see how people think we'll go in 2017. Of the eligible players listed, who do you think will poll highest?

My tip is Jack Silvagni.

Likewise - will get the consistent game-time if not injured; wills himself into the play and will be noticed!

 

[footyfan1978]

Surprised there are no votes for Marchbank so far.
I am all aboard the Jack Silvagni train for 2017 with front row seat but Marchbank being older will be hard to beat in this very strong field all from the one club. Jack has my vote but will be neck and neck whom poll most votes. Hope they do not steal them from each other.

 

[Arr0w]

Marchbank for me. If he remains injury free, I believe he will surprise many, showing why he was so highly regarded in his draft year

The sentimental favourite would be Silvagni and will back up his first year extremely well

Haven't seen a group of talented youngsters at CFC in a while, very exciting

 

[ShanDog]

Voting Cuningham.

Midfielders usually get the gig and he has an extra year of training over the 2016 draftees.

 

[El Topo]

Voting Cuningham.

Midfielders usually get the gig and he has an extra year of training over the 2016 draftees.

Could you imagine the Richmond melts!

 

[KohPhi]

Given a clear run with injuries, I reckon Charlie Curnow could make a huge statement this season. Regardless, when you look at the names in the poll and add Cripps and Weitering, I can't remember a stronger group of talented youngsters at the Blues.

 

[Metalcrusher]

Doesn't matter CFC never wins the rising star ......

 

[ShanDog]

Doesn't matter CFC never wins the rising star ......

I'd go on further - doesn't matter IF Carlton wins a rising star! Means close to nothing except for some kudos to the player. Without looking, I'd guess it's middling or bottom teams who get the rising star wins.

 

[Weiterbot23]

Marchbank all the way! 51-1 free money

 

[Cripps Nubake]

We are clearly strategising so that one of our players gets a nomination each week. 22 Carlton nominees to ensure we get the damn prize next year!

 

[ferrisb]

SPS = NRS

 

[8Special K]

Could you imagine the Richmond melts!

PLEASE make this happen!
So many candidates this year. Wouldn't be surprised if we have about 4-5 nominations.

 

[Soapy V]

Nice to have options for this

I think we could easily have 5-6 nominations. SPS Polson Fisher Marchbank Charlie McKay leBois Cuningham & Silvagni all realistic. Like to pick Lebois but I think SPS will show his class and is ready. Polson not far behind

 

[BlueGum]

Multiple nominations would be a great sign for club's recuiters and coaches and development programs.

SPS, SOJ. Charlie, JP, CuNingham, Marchbank... so many contenders makes for a fun year of watching coming up.

 

[Azul]

Harry Mac is not readie?

 

[ferrisb]

No, but the other Harry Mac is, ay?

 

[ParapMarkets]

I voted for Marchbank. Third pre-season, if he gets a good run with injury he will be very tough to beat.

 

[thylacine60]

Hogan to pinch it...........

#letitgothy........

 

[DaVillaBlues]

Its a political award voted by brain dead Galahs. How a second rate bum like Lewy Taylor beat The Bont is disgraceful.

 

[bmaurizio]

Multiple nominations would be a great sign for club's recuiters and coaches and development programs.

SPS, SOJ. Charlie, JP, CuNingham, Marchbank... so many contenders makes for a fun year of watching coming up.

Agree that would a great outcome for CFC , most of players you mention should be able achieve a nomination.
Go Baggers

 

[RudyBlue]

Hogan to pinch it...........

#letitgothy........

Funny thing is, he had an incredibly good year for a young key forward.

Mills was pretty darn good too...

 

[Jabba73]

Its a political award voted by brain dead Galahs. How a second rate bum like Lewy Taylor beat The Bont is disgraceful.

They have a pretty good track record with picking the best player somewhere in the top three.

 

[footyfan1978]

No, but the other Harry Mac is, ay?

More puns, fmd.

 

[footyfan1978]

Curious why Charlie Curnow is getting so many more votes than Caleb Marchbank.
Charlie missed a good junk of footy last year from sickness and is younger.
Reckon it will still take him a bit of time just to find his feet in 2017.
I am expecting a lot more from him in 2018.