2018 Grill’d Rising Star Shortlist

Six players have been shortlisted for the 2018 Grill’d Rising Star Award from the talented crop of 19 who were nominated after each round this season.

After a thorough deliberation process, those shortlisted and in the running to take out the coveted award are Anthony Zimmerman (Old Brighton), Ben Huggard (St Bernard’s), Cam Hodges (St Kevin’s OB), Geordie Nagle (De La Salle), Liam Murphy (De La Salle) and Shaun Lovell (Mazenod).

The winner will be announced at the 2018 Woodrow Medal and Awards Night next Wednesday 12 September at Crown’s River Room.

The Rising Star Award has long been an accurate prelude of future football success, with previous winners including two-time Woodrow Medallist Brendan Iezzi (2007), Harry Hill (2016), James Fletcher (2015), Anthony Scott (2014) and Nick Wynne (2009) and AFL player Dan Nicholson (2010). For a full list of past winners, click HERE.

Anthony Zimmerman (Old Brighton)

Ben Huggard (St Bernard’s)

Cameron Hodges (St Kevin’s OB)

Geordie Nagle (De La Salle)

Liam Murphy (De La Salle)

Shaun Lovell (Mazenod)