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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