Meet our Round Ten Men’s Rising Star Nominee, Riley Hawes, Pennant Hills Demons

Player Profile:

Name:  Riley Hawes

Nickname: Hawesy

AFL Sydney Club: Pennant Hills Demons

Junior Club: Maitland Saints

Position: Half Forward/Forward Pocket

Favourite activity outside of football?

Gym and travelling.

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

Riley travels down from Maitland to play footy for Penno (4 hour round trip), his commitment to play at a higher standard and improve reflects his character.

What role do you play for the club(s) both on and off the field? 

Riley is one of the talented boys that travel down from the hunter region, he cracks in and trains hard. Was the leading goal kicker in the 19s competition before making his prems debut 4 weeks ago.

The night before the game what will they most likely be doing?  

Eating Pizza.

Do they have any pre-game superstitions?

Pizza the night before a game and the music on the way always has to be on an even number.

Reason for nomination this round:

Has been one of our best players for the past month, this weekend was a breakout game in a tough, close game, played a very good 4 quarter effort. 

Coach quote on Performance:

“Riley has been a revelation since making his debut, he has been hitting the scoreboard but more importantly applying pressure inside our forward half. He was named in our best players through his relentless attack, two way run & forward craft” – Pennant Hills Demons Men’s Premier Division Coach, Benjamin Roberts