AFL Sydney Rising Star nominees – Round One
Women’s Round One Rising Star nominee
Name: Madeline Convery
Nickname: Maddie
AFL Sydney Club: Inner West Magpies
Position: Centre Half Forward
Junior Club: Western Suburbs Junior AFL
Favourite activity to do outside of football: Socialising with friends
What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club? Maddie is known for her bubbly personality and love of chocolate milk <3
What role do they play for the club both on and off the field? Maddie leads by example both on and off the footy field and is constantly striving to better herself and her footy.
The night before the game what will they most likely be doing? Usually working the night before footy – she works Friday and Saturday nights
Do they have any pre-game superstitions? Two hydrolytes the morning of my games
Reason for nomination this round:
“Maddie played her first women’s game in Premier division and showed exceptional skills and composure. She has worked extremely hard to develop her footy over the past few years and the rewards of this showed. Kicking 3 goals, she is currently sitting second on the AFL Sydney’s leading goal kicker board. She is a hard working and a great team mate. Maddie is the perfect example of what hard work and commitment embodies.”
Coach quote on Performance:
“Maddie’s commitment to the ball and intent to hold the forward structure with her leads and pace helped with the Inner West Magpies large scoreboard pressure against Newtown. It was exciting seeing her perform in her first game and showed the future she has ahead of her is limitless!”
Men’s Round One Rising Star nominee
Name: Charlie Burgess-Hoar
Nickname: Chuck, Chook
AFL Sydney Club: UNSW/ES Bulldogs
Position: Forward Pocket / Forward Flank
Junior Club: East Sydney Bulldogs
Favourite activity to do outside of football: Provide mates with free haircuts to attempt to bring back the mullet
What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club? Pest for the older boys
What role do they play for the club both on and off the field? As a younger player in the senior side, leading the way for other 19s boys to get involved and take advantage of opportunities at a higher level.
The night before the game what will they most likely be doing? Probably at home watching the footy
Do they have any pre-game superstitions? No pre-game superstitions
Reason for nomination this round:
“Charlie kicked 5 goals with 3 of them coming in the first quarter together with mark of the day, is only small in stature but has been ready for round one in Premier Division training strongly in the pre-season.”
Coach quote on Performance:
“Chuck started by booting the first 2 goals of the game to end up with 3 goals in an electrifying first quarter, he has excelled in the pre-season and this has benefited his game. Chuck has a great ability to read the ball in the air and compete for it even when out sized. Keeping his feet around a contest and when landing from an aerial contest are the key to his ability to always being dangerous when the ball is in his area. I look forward seeing him continue to develop and get better as the year goes on.”
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