Hartigan claims final Rising Star nomination
9:09:12 AM Mon 30 August, 2004
Sportal
Richmond’s Brent Hartigan has capped off a stellar debut season by claiming the final nomination for the National’s AFL Rising Star Award.
The 19 year old, who was Richmond’s fifth selection and no.70 overall at last year’s National AFL Draft, had 22 touches in the final-round clash against Sydney at the MCG on Saturday.
He has spent most of the season playing as a small defender and finished the year having played 19 of 22 games. His effort was all the more impressive given that his start to his first pre-season with the Tigers was delayed by a broken leg.
Hartigan’s father Dean played 36 games with Essendon from 1974 to 1977.
The 2004 National’s AFL Rising Star will be announced on Thursday in Melbourne.
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