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CibbuanoUrquhart wins nomination
August 5th 2008 01:12
NORTH MELBOURNE youngster Gavin Urquhart has been rewarded for his consistent season with the round 18 NAB Rising Star nomination.
The 20-year-old racked up 22 possessions in the Roos' come-from-behind win against Brisbane on the Gold Coast last weekend and has averaged 17 disposals in nine games.
Urquhart was drafted by the Kangaroos with selection No.21 in the 2006 national draft and served a tough apprenticeship in the VFL reserves last year, playing nearly all season for North Ballarat.
But he broke through for his first senior appearance in round 10 and has been a key member of the Roos' defence since.
North Melbourne assistant coach Darren Crocker said Urquhart, who was a rugby league and union player as a junior had come a long way in the past 12 months.
"A year ago Gav was a long way off playing senior football, and this nomination is a credit to the hard work he has done since that time," Crocker said.
"He has been a valuable player since coming into the side and we are looking forward to his continued development."
The 20-year-old racked up 22 possessions in the Roos' come-from-behind win against Brisbane on the Gold Coast last weekend and has averaged 17 disposals in nine games.
Urquhart was drafted by the Kangaroos with selection No.21 in the 2006 national draft and served a tough apprenticeship in the VFL reserves last year, playing nearly all season for North Ballarat.
But he broke through for his first senior appearance in round 10 and has been a key member of the Roos' defence since.
North Melbourne assistant coach Darren Crocker said Urquhart, who was a rugby league and union player as a junior had come a long way in the past 12 months.
"A year ago Gav was a long way off playing senior football, and this nomination is a credit to the hard work he has done since that time," Crocker said.
"He has been a valuable player since coming into the side and we are looking forward to his continued development."
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