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The AFL Rising Star Award Trivia Quiz

The AFL Rising Star Award has honoured the best young player each year since 1993. Here is a short quiz to test your knowledge of the games rising stars.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sebby. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Sebby

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,650

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1534

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which company was the inaugural sponsor of the Rising Star Award in 1993? Hint

Ansett

Norwich Union

Wizard Home Loans

National Bank

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Question 2 of 10

2. The very first winner, Nathan Buckley, won which prestigious medal in 1992, the year before his entry into the AFL? Hint

Sandover Medal

Morrish Medal

J.J. Liston Trophy

Magarey Medal

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player won the AFL Rising Star award in 1997?

Answer: (South Australian)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nathan Buckley was appointed captain of Collingwood in 1999, the first Rising Star winner to be awarded the honour. Who was the second winner to be appointed captain of their club?

Answer: (Guernsey No. 9)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these players was not a Rising Star nominee in 1993? Hint

Brad Nicholson

Darren Kowal

Brodie Atkinson

Michael Voss

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sydney Swan Adam Goodes, winner of the 1999 award, was recruited from which state (or territory)? Hint

Northern Territory

New South Wales

Victoria

Queensland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which player was runner-up to Justin Koschitzke in the 2001 award? Hint

Aaron Fiora

Nick Riewoldt

Daniel Kerr

Mark McVeigh

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Question 8 of 10

8. Other than Nathan Buckley and Ben Cousins, who is the only other Rising Star winner to be named in the AFL All-Australian team? Hint

Michael Wilson

Byron Pickett

Darren Kowal

Paul Hasleby

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Question 9 of 10

9. St. Kilda's Nick Riewoldt, led the AFL in which statistical category in the year of his award, 2002? Hint

Hit-Outs

Kicks

Marks

Goals

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, a straightforward question: Who won the award in 1995? Hint

Chris Scott

Nick Holland

James Hird

Ben Cousins

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which company was the inaugural sponsor of the Rising Star Award in 1993?

Answer: Norwich Union

Norwich was the first sponsor (1993-1999), followed by Ansett (2000-2001), and National (2002- ).

2. The very first winner, Nathan Buckley, won which prestigious medal in 1992, the year before his entry into the AFL?

Answer: Magarey Medal

The Magarey Medal, like the AFL's Brownlow Medal, is awarded annually to the best and fairest player in the SANFL (South Australian National Football League). William Ashley Magarey, for whom the award is named, was an early chairman of the South Australian Football Association.

3. Which player won the AFL Rising Star award in 1997?

Answer: Michael Wilson

After winning the Rising Star award, and finishing equal third in Port Adelaide's best and fairest count in 1997, Michael Wilson's career was halted by two serious knee injuries, keeping him out of the game in seasons 2001-02.

4. Nathan Buckley was appointed captain of Collingwood in 1999, the first Rising Star winner to be awarded the honour. Who was the second winner to be appointed captain of their club?

Answer: Ben Cousins

Ben Cousins was appointed co-captain of the West Coast Eagles at the age of 22 (in 2001), to become their youngest ever captain. He was named as sole captain in 2002 following the retirement of Dean Kemp.

5. Which of these players was not a Rising Star nominee in 1993?

Answer: Michael Voss

Michael Voss was never nominated for the award, despite winning the Brownlow Medal, captaining a premiership team, winning multiple best and fairest awards for the Brisbane Lions and playing almost 200 games (to September, 2002) A quote from the official Brisbane Lions website (http://lions.com.au/) speaks volumes for his ability.

"Michael Voss will go down in history as one of the great players of not only his generation, but of several generations. Indeed, Lions coach Leigh Matthews has said there had not been a better midfielder in the game in the last 30 years. That is the highest praise possible from a man voted as the Player of the Century and one who has coached two of the most significant premiership teams in the same period."

6. Sydney Swan Adam Goodes, winner of the 1999 award, was recruited from which state (or territory)?

Answer: Victoria

Yes, even though he plays for Sydney, Adam Goodes was recruited from North Ballarat under 18's, in Victoria.

7. Which player was runner-up to Justin Koschitzke in the 2001 award?

Answer: Daniel Kerr

Daniel Kerr has shown every indication that he will be a champion of the game during his career.

8. Other than Nathan Buckley and Ben Cousins, who is the only other Rising Star winner to be named in the AFL All-Australian team?

Answer: Byron Pickett

Byron Pickett, the 1998 winner, was named in the All-Australian team the very next season, although his form in 2001-02 was well down on expectations.

9. St. Kilda's Nick Riewoldt, led the AFL in which statistical category in the year of his award, 2002?

Answer: Marks

Nick Riewoldt took more marks than any other player during the 2002 regular season, yet controversially missed out on selection in the All-Australian team. A star of the future.

10. Finally, a straightforward question: Who won the award in 1995?

Answer: Nick Holland

Nick "Dutchy" Holland, although injury-prone, has consistently been one of Hawthorn's stars throughout his career, winning the Hawks' best and fairest award in 2000, and being named vice-captain of the team.

Source: Author Sebby

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