Meet our Round Eleven Men’s Rising Star Nominee, Ned Hawkins from UNSW-ES Bulldogs
Player Profile
Name: Ned Hawkins
Nickname: Neddy, Noddy, Hawk, Riggs
AFL Sydney Club: UNSW-ES Bulldogs
Position: Utility / Backline
Junior Club: Moore Park Tigers, Glebe
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What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?
Doing extras in the gym, or at the oval.
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What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?
Ned is a leader amongst the U19s group & provides our senior side with great energy on-field.
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Nomination Details
Reason for nomination this round:
A massive performance on the ground racking up 20+ possessions, 3x Intercept marks and 10x Inside 50s.
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Coach quote on Performance:
Ned rebounded well & helped us generate a lot of run from defence. He positioned himself very well at Half Back & delivered Inside 50 on a number of occasions.
He is really growing into a vital player for our side.
- – Darren Pfeiffer, UNSW-ES Bulldogs Men’s Senior Coach
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