Prediction Poll added: Who will be our highest rated 2018 Rising Star?

[Jabba73]

******* weaboo

Can confirm

 

[mmhau]

Paddy

 

[thylacine60]

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/video/2015-08-25/lang-on-rising-star

 

[james Dean]

I'd be happy if McKay plays 15 games and kicks 20 goals to be honest. 44 goals would be a ridiculously good return.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

No edits to OP required after conclusion of trade period.

Last year we brought in Marchbank and Pickett through trades who were eligible, Marchbank got a nomination and Pickett (along with Williamson and Fisher) was stiff not to get a nomination.

Will add a poll once the National Draft concludes.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

No edits to OP required after conclusion of trade period.

Last year we brought in Marchbank and Pickett through trades who were eligible, Marchbank got a nomination and Pickett (along with Williamson and Fisher) was stiff not to get a nomination.

Will add a poll once the National Draft concludes.

Draft day / night very excited. Reminder I will alter the OP and add a poll some time after the Draft.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

OP updated.

I think the single choice selection Poll is the way to go, but if many say they want the Poll changed to a multiple choice format: ‘Who will get a nomination in 2018?’, then I am happy to do this.

Harry McKay I think is my favourite as the highest rated Carlton player in the 2018 Rising Star.

I think Paddy Dow, Lochie O’Brien and Harrison Macreadie also get nominations in 2018.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

* Bump *

Only 24 Votes since Draft night. We can improve on that.

Who does everyone think will be our best rated player in the 2018 Rising Star?

I say McKay.

Perhaps for discussion in this thread ... can we get 5 nominations in 2018 to match the 5 in 2017?

I say we will get close with 4 nominations: McKay, Macreadie, Dow and O'Brien.

 

[Coona Blues]

* Bump *

Only 24 Votes since Draft night. We can improve on that.

Who does everyone think will be our best rated player in the 2018 Rising Star?

I say McKay.

Perhaps for discussion in this thread ... can we get 5 nominations in 2018 to match the 5 in 2017?

I say we will get close with 4 nominations: McKay, Macreadie, Dow and O'Brien.

That is feasible. I will add Polson as the "Dark Horse", would give Kerr a flukers chance, as was at least on par with
Harry in "the 2's".

The biggest issue with the newer batch is opportunity. Our list goes very, very deep now. Rate of development of
various individuals, along with the arrival of "sunset" for others will be intriguing.

 

[JustaBattler]

Everyone assuming big Harry will do big things - so far he has shown great ability to be injured- currently nursing turf toe- people should prepare themselves for disappointment 205cm of skinniness he has the body shape of a bloke who might fill out sometime around the age of 26....I'd be parking him in the weights room with a FT personal trainer on an intravenous drip of liquid protein - and get Kerr and this year's pick#30 on the paddock. There is a reason why Levi is still on the list.

 

[Arr0w]

Dow

Think he will play round 1 if fit and if so will be our best prospect for the RS

 

[Jeremias]

Another vote for Dow. Should play early and often if fit.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

I couldn't help myself and put a sneaky $10 on McKay to win the rising star

I think Harry is our best chance bigm386

* Bump * with just 63 Votes in the Poll since the AFL Draft.

 

[HARKER]

I voted O'Brien just because I feel he was drafted for a need.

Looks a little more physically developed than Dow right now, but Dow will surely get his opportunity, also.

 

[bigm386]

I think Harry is our best chance bigm386

* Bump * with just 63 Votes in the Poll since the AFL Draft.

I just think his body looks ready. Given his position he could really explode with the coaches pushing smarter attacking football. Adding Teague I think will help a lot.

 

[passmark]

I went for Harrison Macreadie but is Tom Williamson eligible?

 

[bigm386]

I went for Harrison Macreadie but is Tom Williamson eligible?

I think he played too many games.

 

[Aphrodite]

I went for Harrison Macreadie but is Tom Williamson eligible?

His age is fine but has played 5 too many games passy (15 in total).

To be eligible for the NAB AFL Rising Star, nominated players must be under the age of 21 at 1 January 2018 and have played no more than 10 AFL games.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

I went for Harrison Macreadie but is Tom Williamson eligible?

All explained in the OP. Willa has played more than 10 games so is ineligible, same for Fisher.

 

[passmark]

All explained in the OP. Willa has played more than 10 games so is ineligible, same for Fisher.

Fanks.

Macreadie then.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

I put $50 on Clem Smith @ 150:1, a couple of years ago, after viewing him at training. That went well.

Who has the best chance for The Blues? I don't know but can see opportunities for both Dow & O'Brien, should they kill it in the pre-season.
McKay is a tough one, given his role. Our midfield will need to fire to give him the opportunities he'll need to make impact.

HARKER reply to bigm386

 

[Amers]

My head says Dow, my Heart says Harry....

 

[thylacine60]

I have a heart-shaped head and I'm conflicted.

 

[CJMB]

I have a heart-shaped head and I'm conflicted.

You probably should get someone to take a look at that...

 

[GapInIkonPark]

Fox Sports are going with Paddy Dow as our best (and only) chance:

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...d/news-story/1247f5f9ebd3af1dceef412bd5bb00aa

...
CARLTON

Paddy Dow

Pick 3 in last year’s draft, Dow was an Under 18 All-Australian midfielder last year, with the Bendigo Pioneers product performing at a consistent level in every match and competition he played in 2017. He was especially impressive in the AFL Academy’s game against VFL side the Northern Blues. Dow brings his burst through the midfield, but can also drift forward and kick a few goals, highlighted by his bag of seven for Geelong Grammar in a single game.
...


Other clubs have 2 or 3 players mentioned, and some are second year players. Weideman (Melbourne) is a third year nominee.

I still say Harry McKay is the Blue most likely.

Macreadie and O’Brien up there for nominations, and perhaps Kerr and Polson too ...