Doedee v Stephenson for Rising Star

[BPikkers]

Stepehenson plays for Collingwood, big vic team, it’s in the bag.

Yep. Just like when Lewis Taylor won it.

 

[nahnah]

Witherden the most consistently performed... won't win it though cus not Collingwood.

Collingwood players typically get screwed in this award

 

[scoman]

Witherden with a lazy 31 touches today. Keeping himself in the running. Although its Stephensen out on front for mine.

 

[nahnah]

I would have Witherden 2nd

 

[Captain Morgan]

The rising star is so open to a Betting rort.

You could get $4 for Mcgrath last year the day before it was awarded. There is no official voting critera, just a bunch of ex players saying "I think this bloke".

It has also been plagued with a number of contentious winners that do not necessarily reflect the public opinion.

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But like mark of the year hey.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Ben Simmons

Doedee not a rookie because he wasn’t drafted this year.

 

[Duskfire]

Henry for a surprise win.

In all seriousness Stephenson should romp it in.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Think Witherden will be overlooked as he made his debut last year.

 

[Nunez]

Think Witherden will be overlooked as he made his debut last year.

Yet still averaging 22.5 disposals, 400 meters gained and 7 marks a game.

 

[DarwinRoo]

Rising Stars won by club:

Brisbane Bears/Lions: 4*
Collingwood: 0

Hmmm

Should have an asterisk next to it, no way in hell was Chris Scott a better player than Corey McKernan!

 

[M_I_G]

would love for witherden to win as his form last year has been forgotten about (even though he is doing very well this year) however stephenson is an absolute lock

but would still love witherden to win lol

 

[Nop returns]

Should have an asterisk next to it, no way in hell was Chris Scott a better player than Corey McKernan!

Or lewis taylor better then Bont

 

[Seedsfan]

Stepehenson plays for Collingwood, big vic team, it’s in the bag.

You say that but Collingwood has more players nominated for the award than any other club but has never had someone go on to win it. So the fact a Collingwood player has been nominated is hardly a certainty

 

[keithrichards]

Anyone have the coaches votes for each player?

 

[Rich01]

Witherden with a lazy 31 touches today. Keeping himself in the running. Although its Stephensen out on front for mine.

He certainly does get a lot of the ball.
Relies heavily on his ability to get it on the outside (only 2 contested possessions yesterday) but decent young player nonetheless.

 

[JAlexG]

One playing for a team that could very well finish top 2.
The other playing for one that's missing finals.
Easy choice for this award no one cares about.

 

[Stoods]

Maybe a bit one eyed but surely the fact Stephenson is in his 1st year and Doedee is in his 3rd year comes into discussion. Yes he may not have played a game but thats still 3 pre seasons v 1 + just being in the system for 3 years is an advantage. Doedee is a fantastic player already no doubt but obviously my vote goes to Stephenson

 

[OniAu]

Maybe a bit one eyed but surely the fact Stephenson is in his 1st year and Doedee is in his 3rd year comes into discussion. Yes he may not have played a game but thats still 3 pre seasons v 1 + just being in the system for 3 years is an advantage. Doedee is a fantastic player already no doubt but obviously my vote goes to Stephenson

Feels like the NBA all over with Simmons winning over Mitchell in terms of one in the system longer than the other

 

[bungalow_bill]

He certainly does get a lot of the ball.
Relies heavily on his ability to get it on the outside (only 2 contested possessions yesterday) but decent young player nonetheless.

25 of the 31 touches in the second half

 

[Rich01]

25 of the 31 touches in the second half

How many contested?

 

[iBeng]

How many contested?

Well hes not a contested mid, so...

 

[Chris99]

Just quietly, Ronke is just as good as Stephenson...

 

[Bardo State]

Just quietly, Ronkes but just as good as Stephenson...

Checks out

 

[juss]

Just quietly, Ronke is just as good as Stephenson...

In first year players, I'm looking for things that excite me long term, so week to week consistency is not as important to me as potential ceiling.
Ronke has two match winning hauls of 7 and 5 goals already, and it's not just the amount of goals, it's the quality of those goals. Ronke is every bit as exciting as Stephenson for the future. I could see Ronke becoming what Shaun Higgins could have been if injuries didn't stall him during his 20s.

If I had to take one over the other, I'd draft Ronke based only on what I've seen so far.

 

[Chris99]

In first year players, I'm looking for things that excite me long term, so week to week consistency is not as important to me as potential ceiling.
Ronke has two match winning hauls of 7 and 5 goals already, and it's not just the amount of goals, it's the quality of those goals. Ronke is every bit as exciting as Stephenson for the future. I could see Ronke becoming what Shaun Higgins could have been if injuries didn't stall him during his 20s.

If I had to take one over the other, I'd draft Ronke based only on what I've seen so far.

Those big hauls were also in games both under 10 points. Adds much needed pace and pressure to a slow Sydney side. No doubt both will be exceptional players but Ronke will be a superstar. Just so quick, and his defensive pressure is what is outstanding