#13 Dale Thomas

PieGal4eva · Joined: 03 Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne

Thoughts? Kicked 2 goals and had 16 possies...

I think Murphy was the other standout....

Fantastic debut by Thomas

Joel · Joined: 23 Mar 1999 Location: Mornington Peninsula

Played well. Especially early. He was a standout for us IMO. He knows where to direct the ball, he knows when to fly, and he has plenty of skill. I like him.

Cam · Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:31 pm

Its a little bit random that Rising Star thing at times. They are just as likely to nominate Van Berlo (if he's still eligible) or someone like that, knowing that Thomas may have more games similar to the one he just had.

The Prototype · Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:41 pm

You'd think so, but you don't know what they think about some players.

Nath · Joined: 04 May 2004 Location: Victoria

Josh Gibson should win it if eligible.
Murphy getting possies in a Carlton midfield is far from overly impressive, although well poised and Sparky was impressive as well.
But Gibson gets my nod, bloody hard for a first gamer to play a key role in defence and handled himself exceptionally.

loki04 · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:23 am

Daisy looked alot better than murphy IMO , Murphy had a few bad kicks that night and daisy took mark of the round to boot

Zakal · One Game, One Club, One Jumper Joined: 04 Nov 2005

Going on Kellogs Dream Team points....Daisy got 81 by my count to Marc's 77, Mitch Clark 61.

Go Daisy go!

eddiesmith · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:43 am

I thought Murph played better

Magpie_Dan · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:05 am

Yeah hell be a nominee for this week then he will win it at the end Smile

Johnson#26 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003

He'll be very close to it. He certainly lived up to all the hype, and that mop of hair will prove eye-catching.

He'll get one in the first five rounds, surely.

Magpiefan3 · Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Location: Ponsford Stand N29

He played so well last year, it was great to see when he kicked his first goal in AFL, the big time, and what about the mark, the crowd lefted then.

Emily14 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006

i thought he played a fantastic game and if he played so well the kids only going to get beter which shows a good sign good luck to him i hope he gets rising star

uuuuu..... The LoneSTAR · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Location: Under negotiation

I'm sure he'll get nominated at some point this year!

What actually is the purpose of the award anyway???.... Is the club rewarded financially???... OR is it just another opportunity for AFL sponsorship dollars???

Gee i can be cynical after a loss at times!

Jace · Joined: 17 May 2005

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=254734

Murphy earns early nomination
1:28:03 PM Tue 4 April, 2006
Sportal for afl.com.au
Carlton's Marc Murphy is the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round one.

While the Blues celebrated the 250-game milestone for skipper Anthony Koutoufides and a victory over Melbourne, Carlton fans would have been impressed by the 18-year-old's AFL debut where he gathered 17 possessions and kicked a goal in the first quarter.

Murphy's selection at No.1 in the 2005 NAB AFL Draft last November capped off a stellar junior football career. Originally from the Beverley Hills Football Club in suburban Melbourne, he captained Vic Metro at the 2005 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and won the Larke Medal and also gained All-Australian honours.

Playing for the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup competition, he was rated the best player in the competition. In 2004 he was a member of the AIS-AFL Academy Squad.

The midfielder is son of five-time Fitzroy best-and-fairest John Murphy and was 2005 NAB AFL Rising Star winner Brett Deledio's team mate in the Victorian under 17 cricket team in 2004.

Pickles · Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Location: Romsey, Vic

Well done Marc, great kid and a great player....will be great when he gets some experiance playing at AFL level. Went in hard at the ball all night and it has payed off with a nomination and even better a new TV Very Happy