Pavlich, Palmer & Purple - Rhys Palmer Gets The Dockers A Win
The Dockers don't win a lot of things, so while the Rising Star Award is not the greatest achievement it is a step forward for the Dockers. It shows they are drafting better, and that is how a future premiership team is constructed.
From the AFL site: Palmer the prized pick
From the AFL site: Palmer the prized pick
Palmer is the second Fremantle player to win the accolade after Paul Hasleby in 2000, and joins an elite crop of emerging guns including the last three recipients – Joel Selwood (Geelong), Danyle Pearce (Port Adelaide) and Brett Deledio (Richmond).
He played 20 games this year after being drafted by the club with selection No. 7 in the 2007 NAB AFL Draft, having stood out at the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships.
He played 20 games this year after being drafted by the club with selection No. 7 in the 2007 NAB AFL Draft, having stood out at the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships.
