Your club's top Rising Star contendersNathan Schmook
afl.com.au
March 29, 2017RICHMOND
Best chance: Dan Butler
After battling knee injuries in his first season and spending 2016 in the VFL, Butler established himself in the Tigers' forward line over the JLT Community Series. He was rewarded with round one selection and was a standout with his defensive pressure and two goals. The 182cm forward is an important part of the way the Tigers want to play in 2017 and it's hard to see him missing too many games after such an impressive first-up effort. The 20-year-old boasts pace and goal sense, mixing his attacking traits with a defensive edge Richmond fans will love. An ability to push up the ground will be the next step in his career. Richmond's first pick in last year's NAB AFL Draft, Shai Bolton, is ineligible after being suspended in a VFL practice match.
Other contenders: Jason Castagna (six games), Oleg Markov (eight games)
Past winners: Brett Deledio (2005)
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