This year presented an opportunity for upcoming players to show off their stuff, with some seriously awesome talent coming through the clubs.
It was hard to just narrow down just three players for this season but we have picked Jesse Hogan, Isaac Heeney and Patrick Cripps because.
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Jesse Hogan of the Demons gestures to a team-mate after Melbourne kicked an early goal , during the round 18 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons, played at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday 1 Aug. 2015. (AAP Image/Joe Castro)
Melbourne's future star shone throughout season 2015 playing up forward.
Jesse Hogan is Melbourne's future star who shone throughout season 2015 playing up forward. His career was threatened before it began with a serious Back Injury in 2014. He has all the attributes to be a future star of the Competition.
He was named this years rising star.
Isaac Heeney of the Swans celebrates his goal during the first AFL semi-final between the Sydney Swans and North Melbourne at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) Source: AAP
the blonde hair makes him stand out.
Isaac Heeney and his blonde hair makes him stand out. He has lots of courage and reads the play very well. He is a player in the making and will be a future star of the completion . He is tough and can play in a number of positions . Future Captaincy Material ..!!
Patrick Cripps of the Blues beats a tackle by Bernie Vince of the Demons, during the round 21 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons, played at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday 23 Aug. 2015. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) Source: AAP
A tenacious midfielder, Patrick Cripps has become the second youngest player to ever win Carlton's best and fairest award.
Patrick Cripps is an Australian rules footballer who currently plays with the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League.
A tenacious midfielder, Patrick Cripps has become the second youngest player to ever win Carlton's best and fairest award. His stats are outstanding and he has the leadership of an experienced player.
He certainly is a young man whose career we should watch in the coming years. How very exciting!
