Jaidyn Stephenson 2018 Rising star winner

[Collingwood 4 eternity]

Congratulations Jaidyn

A worthy winner

 

[00Stinger]

Was never in doubt.

I am surprised that Rayner didn't get a few more votes though

 

[tugga]

Well deserved. Already a gun, but going to be an absolute star.

 

[Tyler Hodges]

Was always going to win it.

One of the few times where I've thought the rising star winner will go on to have the best career in their draft class.

this kid will be a star, well played pies.

 

[TerryWallet]

Kid was a lay down misere.

Has always been a match turning star and took to AFL like a duck to water.

Love watching him play.

 

[Hundred_Thousand_Tigers]

Judd-like qualities at times where you know he’ll be an absolute superstar one day

Collingwood got a good one here

 

[Checkered]

"Collingwood 4 eternity"

Lol

 

[Kick It 2 Me]

Checkered.

Other Teams: Dockers AND Eagles.

Lol.

 

[RUNVS]

I think Raynar was they better choice but Stephenson is acceptable too. When I think about it it was a slightly weak field this year.

 

[maskmcgee]

Still not Burton?

 

[The 747]

Congrats to the kid, has a bright future ahead.

 

[FastLane]

Worthy winner- congrats

 

[Keyza]

Bloody hell Aaron Francis' 5 games earned him a vote. Who the hell do they have voting on these things?

I was thinking the same thing.
He played 5 games and had 66 possessions in total and some moron on the judging panel gives him a vote.
Well deserved winner by the way.

 

[Jobe Watson]

Well done to Stephenson.

Francis probably would've won it if he played 3-4 more games.

 

[Chism]

Well deserved and he had a fantastic season.

Congrats JS.

 

[Keyza]

Well done to Stephenson.

Francis probably would've won it if he played 3-4 more games.

He may have even topped 100 possessions for the year.

 

[Checkered]

Checkered.

Other Teams: Dockers AND Eagles.

Lol.

Yeah I'm backing em 4 eternity

 

[gavaniacono]

Was interested to hear this morning he takes betablockers for a heart condition and other clubs saw this as a premise to pass on him whilst Pies went for it and will no doubt reap the benefits. The guy is a beauty.

 

[TeeJay Blue]

Bloody hell Aaron Francis' 5 games earned him a vote. Who the hell do they have voting on these things?

This is why the award is meaningless. It's voted by people with hidden agendas. I mean rarely has any winner of this really set the comp alight.

Stephenson could surely be a star in the making and was deserving of the award. Plus I have high respect for him given he's had previous heart concerns. But I'm going to hold off on any further comment. We're yet to see how well he plays in a struggling Collingwood side.

Past winners include Pearce, Palmer, Talia, Taylor, Hogan, Mills and McGrath. Many solid players for their respective teams, but hardly any that are superstar material at the moment. It just goes to show that the award is just 'who is the best first year player under 21' and 'whether they get good support'.

 

[Blind Turn]

Was interested to hear this morning he takes betablockers for a heart condition and other clubs saw this as a premise to pass on him whilst Pies went for it and will no doubt reap the benefits. The guy is a beauty.

Beta-blockers will keep him nice and chillaxed prior to game starting too. Won’t get as overhyped/anxious.

 

[gavaniacono]

Beta-blockers will keep him nice and chillaxed prior to game starting too. Won’t get as overhyped/anxious.

What exactly is his condition do u know?

 

[smasha]

Congrats Jaidyn Stephenson on your rising star award.

Will be causing us Tigers plenty of headaches.

 

[Beer n Skittles]

This is why the award is meaningless. It's voted by people with hidden agendas. I mean rarely has any winner of this really set the comp alight.

Stephenson could surely be a star in the making and was deserving of the award. Plus I have high respect for him given he's had previous heart concerns. But I'm going to hold off on any further comment. We're yet to see how well he plays in a struggling Collingwood side.

Past winners include Pearce, Palmer, Talia, Taylor, Hogan, Mills and McGarth. Many solid players for their respective teams, but hardly any that are superstar material at the moment. It just goes to show that the award is just 'who is the best first year player under 21' and 'whether they get good support'.

I was only commenting on the weird lower votes, seems like Ronke got votes on the back of 1 game too.

Stephenson though is a very deserving winner. Freak and will be an absolute nightmare to coach against for years, I mean who exactly are you supposed to play on him? Too fast or too good in the air

 

[Blind Turn]

What exactly is his condition do u know?

No idea. Definitely a tachycardia of some description or else to control BP (less likely at his age unless there is an underlying condition that is magnified by an elevated BP).

 

[gavaniacono]

No idea. Definitely a tachycardia of some description or else to control BP (less likely at his age unless there is an underlying condition that is magnified by an elevated BP).

Cheers. Ive learnt a new word.