It's that time of year when things start to ramp up. The 2024 AFL season is getting closer and closer, and with that, plenty of eyes will be on the new recruits in the AFL.
Arguably the most talked about draftee in years, every AFL fan is eagerly awaiting Harley Reid's debut. The young star is already a household name and fans cannot wait.
To recognise these new recruits, the Rising Star Award will be presented to the best young player in the 2024 season. With that being said, a player doesn't need to be in their first year of football. The player must simply be 21 years of age or under as of January 1 this year and have played a maximum of ten senior AFL games prior to the new season's commencement.
In this list of nine possible winners, four are brand-new AFL recruits, whilst the other five have been in the competition for at least a year.
Note:Â The players listed are in no particular order, simply the nine potential winners we've selected.
READ: FULL LIST OF 2024 RISING STAR ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
7. Angus Sheldrick
Sydney's contested ball-winning midfielder Angus Sheldrick is a standout candidate for the Rising Star.
Playing only seven games in 2023 but averaging 15.3 disposals per game, Sheldrick showed his class through limited game time in the year.
Unfortunately, the 20-year-old missed most of the season after suffering a syndesmosis injury that hindered his great season.
With a new-look Swans outfit in 2024, Sheldrick could become a mainstay in the side and push for Rising Star honours.
