Great stuff and well deserved
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Another Tiger Rising Star
8:59:12 AM Tue 15 August, 2006
Jennifer Witham
Sportal for afl.com.au
There has been further good news for the Tigers after their round 19 mauling of the Brisbane Lions with youngster Nathan Foley receiving the latest nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star award.
Foley picked up 17 possessions against the Lions but it has been his standout consistency this year that has turned heads with the onballer having an average of 15 disposals across his 18 senior appearances.
Foley made his debut in round 10, 2005, after being elevated off the rookie list. A 47-possession VFL game in the wet at Punt Road mid-way through the year then did his reputation the world of good.
The tenacious midfielder followed on to run out the 2005 season strongly with solid performances in five of the last six games that ensured his promotion to the Tigers' list.
Foley is originally from Colac and via the Geelong Falcons was the fourth player selected in the 2004 NAB AFL Rookie draft. He was what coach Terry Wallace described as a 'terrific story' after lacking opportunity because of his size (177cm) and requiring several knee operations.
This year he has had more than 20 possessions in a single game twice, has had less than 10 only once, and has kicked two goals and taken a total of 50 marks. He becomes the third Tiger behind Andrew Raines and Dean Polo to receive a nomination.
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