As the pre-season closes and the 2020 AFL Premiership season edges closer, clubs have been blooding young players to get them closer to senior football. As we enter this period, discussion begins over who will be awarded the Rising Star for 2022.

With COVID impacting lists for the past two seasons, we saw a rise of second-year players staking their claims for the award, such as 2021 winner Luke Jackson, while 2022 could see a first-year player burst onto the scene like Sam Walsh.

These young players at your club will be itching for more regular game time in 2022 and are your club's best chances at winning the Rising Star.

Eligibility Requirement: Players must be under the age of 21 as of January 1st and must have played 10 games or less of AFL football.

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Brisbane

Darcy Wilmot

A medium defender who loves the tough side of the game, Darcy Wilmot is a big chance to play some AFL this season. Drafted from the Northern Knights at Pick 16 in the 2021 National Draft, Wilmot has the speed and toughness to match it in the AFL.

While currently suspended for one match following a dangerous tackle on Crows forward Ned McHenry in their practice match against the Crows, Wilmot will be eager to work his way back into the Lions team and show that aggression early in the season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Kai Lohmann of the Lions and Darcy Wilmot of the Lions pose for a photo during the NAB AFL Draft Media Opportunity at Marvel Stadium on November 25, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Honourable Mention: Harry Sharp

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