Rising Star award winners in previous years.?

Question

Were they playing in below standard teams?

(I just can't be bothered doing to research to find out the answer....)

Answer 1

Last year's winner was Joel Selwood, and I wouldn't say he was playing in a below average team!

Answer 2

In answer to your question...I'll also mention how they have gone for those who care

1993: Nathan Buckley (Brisbane Bears)... They finished 13th with just four wins...several years before they started to make their move. Nothing needs to be said about Bucks and his career

1994: Chris Scott (Brisbane Bears)...Five more wins that last year, an imrpoving side. Scott himself was a very tough defender and a premiership winner.

1995: Nick Holland (Hawthorn)...they finished 15th. The side wasn't really below standard, just undermanned. A solid contributor with good hands but never really quite lived up to his potential. Shoulder problems.

1996: Ben Cousins (West Coast Eagles)...made 4th but bundled out of finals by Bombers in the Semi's by huge margin. Still a good side but on a downward slide. Cousins career is well documented

1997: Michael Wilson (Port Adelaide)...made 9th in their debut season, had a solid, competitive side. Wilson himself was a hard working and courageous player who suffered two shoulder injuries.

1998: Byron Pickett (Kangaroos)...made the GF but lost to Adelaide. Picket was a very hard b*****d in defence, very controversial but had a rather miserable end to his career at Melbourne.

1999: Adam Goodes (Sydney Swans)...only just scraped into the eight. A champion big man of the game but prone to getting into trouble

2000: Paul Hasleby (Fremantle)...Typical ordinary season for the Dockers, finishing 12th. A proven peformer in the midfield who didnt feature this year because of a knee injury.

2001: Justin Koschitzke (St Kilda)...Second last and absolutely stank. He has has suffered terribly from injuries, most notably his fractured skull but when he plays he is a talented key position player.

2002: Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda)..Again another poor season, same position. A proven CHF who definately made an impact early in his career

2003: Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn)...missed out on the 8 by a game...disappointing effort. Mitchell is a hard nosed midfielder who racks up possession.

2004: Jared Rivers (Melbourne)...pertty good year for the Dee's who were unlucky to go down by 4 pts in the Qual Final. Promising midfielder who has suffered from a knee injury. Probably one of the better players on the Dees list currently.

2005: Brett Deledio (Richmond)...finished 12th but two games out of finals, another of those irritating Tiger seasons IMO. A real gem and is going to get better.

2006: Danyle Pearce (Port Adelaide)...average season for Port, finishing 12th. Never look like making the 8. Dont know alot about Pearce but I hear he is extremely quick and dangerous going forward.

2007: Joel Selwood (Geelong)....Premiership. Duh. Selwood is already well established and going to be a superstar. Probably the most complete young player going around.

2008: Rhys Palmer (Fremantle)...Well, you all know how bad Freo sucked. Despite me living in WA, I know very little about Palmer but did know he caught peoples attention in the Derby.

Its a bit long and hard to read but Yahoo Q&A isnt friendly in regards to posting nice posts. For the record, what I have written is merely my opinion. Dont like it? Tough titties...go do your own summary.

Answer 3

Yep all that and Nathan Buckley won it in 1993.  

Answer 4

JOELS\ SELWOOD he is the best of the selwoods and he is and absolute gun GO CATS

Answer 5

I hope this is what you are looking for.........

# 1995: Nick Holland (Hawthorn)

# 1996: Ben Cousins (West Coast Eagles)

# 1997: Michael Wilson (Port Adelaide)

# 1998: Byron Pickett (Kangaroos)

# 1999: Adam Goodes (Sydney Swans)

# 2000: Paul Hasleby (Fremantle)

# 2001: Justin Koschitzke (St Kilda)

# 2002: Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda)

# 2003: Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn)

# 2004: Jared Rivers (Melbourne)

# 2005: Brett Deledio (Richmond)

# 2006: Danyle Pearce (Port Adelaide)

# 2007: Joel Selwood (Geelong)

# 2008: Rhys Palmer (Fremantle)

Answer 6

on Average more players whose club is outside the 8 have won the award