It’s always exciting to watch up-and-coming talents in the AFL. The Rising Star Medal is awarded to the best player with the below eligibility criteria around age and games being met.
To be eligible for the NAB AFL Rising Star, the nominated player must have played no more than 10 AFL games and be under 21 on 1 January of the specific year.
Players must not have been suspended by the AFL or State League tribunals during the season.