2021 AFL Rising Star Award Betting Odds - Who will win the Rising Star award?
- After the conclusion of the 2020 AFL draft, markets are up for the 2021 AFL Rising Star award
- Matt Rowell is the clear favourite having only played four games in 2020
- 2020 top draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan sits at $9
Sam Walsh holding his 2019 Rising Star medal (Getty)
After a shoulder injury ended Matt Rowell's 2020 season, the Gold Coast’s up and coming star has opened $1.40 favourite to be crowned the 2021 AFL Rising Star after Tuesday's draft.
Rowell was also the favourite to win the award at the start of the 2020 season, but having looked every little bit of one of the best players in the league, including leading the Brownlow after four rounds, a shoulder injury in round five against Geelong brought him to a halt.
The young man is eligible for the 2021 Rising Star as he will be aged 20 or under on January 1 (Rowell turns 20 on July 1 next year) and has played ten or fewer AFL games.
Tom Green, who played six games for GWS in 2020, is a $9 chance along with the 2020No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan from the Western Bulldogs.
Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe, the No.2 pick, is an $11 hope ahead of No.3 pick Will Phillips (North Melbourne) and No.5 pick Braeden Campbell (Sydney) who are both $15 chances in the market.
AFL Rising Star Award Betting Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Matt Rowell | $1.40 |
| Tom Green | $9 |
| Jamarra Ugle-Hagan | $9 |
| Riley Thiltorpe | $11 |
| Braeden Campbell | $15 |
| Will Phillips | $15 |
| Hayden Young | $21 |
AFL Rising Star Award FAQs
When is the 2021 AFL Rising Star?
The Rising Star award is announced on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Who can win the AFL Rising Star award?
To be eligible for Rising Star nomination, a player must be under 21 on 1 January of that year and have played ten or fewer senior games before the start of the season.
Who won the 2020 AFL Rising Star?
Fremantle youngster Caleb Serong won the 2020 AFL Rising Star.
Who will win the 2021 Rising Star?
Matt Rowell is a dominant favourite to win the award, having been leading the Brownlow by the end of round four last season. He should win with an injury free season.
