2014 rising star

[Damon_3388]

People are getting too caught up in the Bontempelli hype too, particular punters, if those odds are genuine. He's had three good games, and five average-to-poor ones. Basically having half a season where you did nothing of note is too much of a head start to give the other contenders IMO, and shouldn't win him the award.

 

[Ahern2Boof]

Aish for me. Was brilliant on the weekend. Langdon second followed by KK.

 

[port_adelaide_1870]

Coaches vote on who they think will win the rising star

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2014-07-03/coaches-rate-impey-a-rising-star-chance

 

[Dogsman16]

People are getting too caught up in the Bontempelli hype too, particular punters, if those odds are genuine. He's had three good games, and five average-to-poor ones. Basically having half a season where you did nothing of note is too much of a head start to give the other contenders IMO, and shouldn't win him the award.

Agree that Bonts has been pumped up a bit too much however his "five average to poor ones" where his first 5, His last 3 were his rising star nomination, arguably his best game 24 disposals and a goal from the centre square against port and his matchwinner antics just gone. So i think this reflects a strong last push towards top 5 vote chance. But my money remains on Aish.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Coaches vote on who they think will win the rising star

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2014-07-03/coaches-rate-impey-a-rising-star-chance

Impeys been great but I think Aish has been the best, followed by Langdon and then Impey.

 

[port_adelaide_1870]

Impeys been great but I think Aish has been the best, followed by Langdon and then Impey.

Jobs I can remember off the top of my head:

Kept Eddie betts to 1 goal (other three were kicked when he was on the bench.
Kept Ballantyne to 0 goals
Jetta (Syd) to 1 goal
Kennedy Harris to 0 goal
Puopolo to 0 goals
Josh Hill to 0 goals
Garlett to 1 goal

against
Eddie betts kicked three on him in the first sowdown
L.Thomas I think kicked three on him as well

 

[KissKiss]

Jobs I can remember off the top of my head:

Kept Eddie betts to 1 goal (other three were kicked when he was on the bench.
Kept Ballantyne to 0 goals
Jetta (Syd) to 1 goal
Kennedy Harris to 0 goal
Puopolo to 0 goals
Josh Hill to 0 goals
Garlett to 1 goal

against
Eddie betts kicked three on him in the first sowdown
L.Thomas I think kicked three on him as well

Isn't Puopolo more of a defensive forward though? If it had been Bruest sure but this one doesn't seem quite as impressive.

 

[KissKiss]

Coaches vote on who they think will win the rising star

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2014-07-03/coaches-rate-impey-a-rising-star-chance

Impey has been great as a small back but wouldnt have thought he was right up with the favourites but sure why not. But how Salem is up there doesn't make any sense to me

 

[Damon_3388]

Agree that Bonts has been pumped up a bit too much however his "five average to poor ones" where his first 5, His last 3 were his rising star nomination, arguably his best game 24 disposals and a goal from the centre square against port and his matchwinner antics just gone. So i think this reflects a strong last push towards top 5 vote chance. But my money remains on Aish.

Any way you slice it, he still spent the first half of the season doing little to nothing of note. Puts him too far back behind the pack IMO, no matter how well he finishes.

But how Salem is up there doesn't make any sense to me

This.

He's had one good game, has gotten more than eight disposals just once, and one "right place, right time" highlight elsewhere. I know he's been used as the sub a bit (coming on and off, averaging just 53% gametime on the season), but Salem has done nowhere near enough this year to be in contention.

 

[BuntonRules]

In fairness though O'Meara had one of the best ever first seasons for some one his age. And Wines and Crouch were very impressive too. I'd say those guys were the exceptions rather than the rule.

2 of the 3 spent the previous season training with the AFL clubs via mini draft..

Langdon or Aish for me.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Would rather give it to Langdon personally but I can see them rewarding Aish or a genuine mid, happens all the time.

 

[SauceCode]

Marcus Balotelli

 

[Tonga Bob]

Anthony Morabito.

Yeah he's probably ineligible but come on, after three years out...

 

[cammo78]

The point was that afaik, there is no actual criteria for the award.

Unless you are Kevin Bartlett or Mark Ricciuto.

In those cases, the criteria are that you overlook every shred of evidence and do all you can to get the award to the player who plays for your club.

 

[Ruse]

Anthony Morabito.

Yeah he's probably ineligible but come on, after three years out...

Who?

 

[Tonga Bob]

Who?

Not sure whether you're serious or trolling, but because I'm in such a good mood I'll give you the benefit of the doubt so read this: http://www.sportsfan.com.au/dummies...-morabito/tabid/91/newsid/136412/default.aspx

 

[Klaus]

Marcus Balotelli

Brian Taylor thinks he's a shoe-in. He also thinks 'Chris-chan Sailer' is a chance.

 

[TheFVK]

Salem will be a gem, but wouldn't be anywhere near it in terms of consistent output this year.

Always prefer to see these awards go to first year players- Aish, Dunstan and Impey are my picks.

 

[Tex Support]

Langdon for me. Impey or Aish are in the mix.

Langdon is the only one who I've actually found myself thinking "s**t, he's good".

 

[Fadge]

You can get $30 about Impey on Betfair if you think he's a chance.

 

[Lefthanded]

Coaches vote on who they think will win the rising star

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2014-07-03/coaches-rate-impey-a-rising-star-chance

One has to question those %, not because of anything against the players but last I checked there are 18 coaches so each has 5.5% of vote. 2 vote for someone that's 11.1%, 3 vote for someone it's 16.6%. How do you get 13% of the vote? Is it not just senior coaches voting? Did some have an each way bet?

 

[tangolikelama]

Langdon a class above the rest

 

[Dom PC]

Langdon a class above the rest

WTF? Not sure if serious?

 

[Adam H]

WTF? Not sure if serious?

There not. The issue is we see Langdon weekly on TV while most if the rest get little exposure.

 

[MAGPIE2013]

There not. The issue is we see Langdon weekly on TV while most if the rest get little exposure.

his stats back it up.