Meet our Round Fourteen Men’s Rising Star Nominee, Louis Pribula, UTS Australian Football Club

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Player Profile

Name: Louis Pribula

Nickname: Pribs

AFL Sydney Club: UTS Australian Football Club

Position: Half Foward Flank

Junior Club: Canada Bay Cannons

What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?

Louis is our fastest & most agile player based on the professional athletic benchmark testing that was undertaken by UTS Sport across the 2023 Pre-Season

What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?

Louis plays an important role on field as a Half Forward, kicking goals & putting pressure on the opposition defence with his speed & work ethic. Off field Louis is still learning about senior football given this is his first year following his transition through our UTS Under 19s high performance talent pathway. Louis is a humble, well loved & hard working young player with a very bright future.

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Nomination Details

Reason for nomination this round:

Louis laid 6 tackles in the first quarter alone setting the benchmark for our playing group in a vital match for the Bats. He ended up with 11 tackles for the day, 18 possessions, 5 x marks, delivered 5 inside 50m entries and overall contributed to 10 of our scoring opportunities. Louis also kicked 1 goal & 2 pts. In addition he was still laying tackles in the last quarter when the game was over.

Coach quote on Performance:

Louis continues to develop in season 2023 as a pressure forward and is now leading the team by his example. His pressure & impact on the scoreboard last weekend against the Eagles was elite and he is now spending minutes in the midfield as he continues his development as a young star of the Premier grade competition in Sydney. – Dean Lee UTS Bats

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