2016 Rising Stars Predictions

[Gollo]

Takes more than that to win one normally though, screams to me of an Aish MK2 or a Duggan MK2 etc who are good at what they do but don't really excel in any one skill/position as yet.

Look at previous midfielders to win like O'Meara, Hannebery, Heppell, Rich etc, these guys had flair or were generally damaging forward of centre, or had both of these qualities

Unless you're a Champion Data poster boy heavily endorsed by David King or something like that, it will take more than just a good all round game to win imo.

You're looking at Petracca or Gresham right there my friend.

 

[gillo94]

You're looking at Petracca or Gresham right there my friend.

Why Gresham?
Where do you rate him?

I think Lovell has a good chance. Been watching his highlights and looks very impressive. For mids rising star chances I think
1 Hopper
2 Lovell
3 Oliver
4 Parish
5 Gresham

 

[gillo94]

If he get around 8-10 games i think he will give it a shake. Ball magnet!!!

I like Kieren Lovell. Think will do well next year. Do you think will have limited opportunities considering the depth Hawks have?

I see Billy Hartung getting more time next year but would love to see Lovell play alongside Mitchell and Hodge and Burton play alongside Roughead and Gunston to get good apprenticeships going next to great players

 

[markm106]

I can't see Lovell getting enough games at Hawks this year for Rising Star. At a lower team he would have been a chance.

 

[Gronkd]

No particular order:
Petracca
Gresham
Kennedy
McLean
Hopper
C.Ellis

 

[hollywood23]

Have you Hirdy about Laverde - kid will be a beast

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I can't see Lovell getting enough games at Hawks this year for Rising Star. At a lower team he would have been a chance.

Might get a few games, but will develop at Box Hill one would assume

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I like Kieren Lovell. Think will do well next year. Do you think will have limited opportunities considering the depth Hawks have?

I see Billy Hartung getting more time next year but would love to see Lovell play alongside Mitchell and Hodge and Burton play alongside Roughead and Gunston to get good apprenticeships going next to great players

Can't see Lovell playing enough. In fact the only mids that will are probably Oliver & Parish (purely as these teams are down the back end of the ladder and both clubs are rebuilding). Mills MIGHT but his odds are too skinny for mine, doubt he is as ready as Heeney was this season. Petracca's odds are skinny but we all said the same thing with O'Meara and he won. I remember taking the $5-6 for JOM. Still think the winner comes from Moore, Petracca, and Oliver (maybe Parish). Mills a rough bet if you can get $20-1.

 

[Gollo]

Why Gresham?
Where do you rate him?

I think Lovell has a good chance. Been watching his highlights and looks very impressive. For mids rising star chances I think
1 Hopper
2 Lovell
3 Oliver
4 Parish
5 Gresham

Gresham wins the ball and will not stop, can play forward and kick goals, has the acceleration and zip to catch the eye, and uses well. Like a Lewis Taylor clone but much better inside mid and not as good up forward. Can play straight away and has the work ethic coaches will love.

 

[ItsAllAboutMe]

Based on what logic? Freeman was a raw prospect who wasn't expected to have an immediate impact when he was drafted. After suffering a multitude of injury setbacks he still presents to me as a bloke who has a lot to learn before he has anything resembling consistent impact at AFL.

Based on the contract the saints gave him, they clearly rate him so he will play and most likely start in the midfield.

 

[gillo94]

Gresham wins the ball and will not stop, can play forward and kick goals, has the acceleration and zip to catch the eye, and uses well. Like a Lewis Taylor clone but much better inside mid and not as good up forward. Can play straight away and has the work ethic coaches will love.

How do you see Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay functioning in the same forward line?

 

[gillo94]

I can't see Lovell getting enough games at Hawks this year for Rising Star. At a lower team he would have been a chance.

You might be right. Need to have Hawks resting few players on and off to see him having consistent game time

 

[Choomah]

Petracca looks ridiculous for a 19 year old boy.
Bloke will make saints fan cry for 10+ years.

Lol what

 

[gangsta deluxe]

Petracca has to be odds on, given how light this years draft was for mid talent, right?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Petracca has to be odds on, given how light this years draft was for mid talent, right?

Even O'Meara wasn't odds on. Still a speculative pick at this stage. Won't be shocked if he doesn't win.

 

[Mr Commissioner]

Acres at 51 is a decent show.

 

[Adnan]

Darcy Moores the best chance from the pies, other than him id back The Truck if he recovers well. Mills and Hopper the best of this years group but dont be surprised if someone like Mathieson or Clarke makes a name for them selves early. Corey Ellis would be interesting, definately has the skills to take out the award but from last years crop, Laverde, Moore and McLean should have good exposure in the seniors.

Prediction:
Petracca
Mills
Moore
McLean
Laverde
Hopper
Fantasia
Ellis
Mathieson
Parish
Keays
Freeman
Lovell
Oliver
McCartin

 

[Mad Sainter]

Petracca looks ridiculous for a 19 year old boy.
Bloke will make saints fan cry for 10+ years.

I completely agree. McCartin will let us down big time unfortunately.

 

[HBF]

How is Weitering a smokie? And Yarran is 27 years old.

Weitering would be a chance.
Dare say he'd play the majority of the year.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Weitering would be a chance.
Dare say he'd play the majority of the year.

So he isn't a smokie?

 

[Mad Sainter]

So he isn't a smokie?

I'm of the firm belief that pick 1 in a draft cannot be a rising start smokie.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

I'm of the firm belief that pick 1 in a draft cannot be a rising start smokie.

This. Not sure how a supposed once in a generation defender can be considered a Smokie for the rising star award.

 

[Milanista28]

I completely agree. McCartin will let us down big time unfortunately.

Not sure if he will let you down or not but I feel Petracca could be something really special. Paddy will become a serviceable player no doubt.

 

[Milanista28]

Lol what

Just another Petracca >>> Mccartin post. Just my opinion haha most likely to be wrong. Can't wait to find out over the next 5 years.

 

[HBF]

So he isn't a smokie?

He'd be a smokie as a few of the guys drafted in 2014 would be ahead of him, and rarely do 1st year KPP's win the RS.