The Rising Star is one of the most recognised and important awards in the AFL. It's reward for the young guns who enter the AFL system as unknowns, but rise to the challenge to become the future champions of the sport.
Former winners include Nathan Buckley, Adam Goodes, Nick Riewoldt and Joel Selwood who would become some of the greats of the modern game.
The recent AFL drafts have produced plenty of talent with the likes of Nick Daicos, Harry Sheezel, and last year's winner, Ollie Dempsey well on their way to successful AFL careers.
The 2024 AFL Draft has been touted as one of the strongest drafts in AFL history, so it's sure to be an exciting year to follow the Rising Star as well as the odds fluctuations over the course of the season. Heading into the pre-season we have Levi Ashcroft at the top of the market at $6.00. He's the younger brother of 2024 Norm Smith Medallist, Will, and he's expected to make an immediate impact at AFL level. Jagga Smith for the Blues is on the next line of betting at $6.50, while Richmond duo Josh Smillie ($7.50) and Sam Lalor ($8.00) are the others priced at a single figure quote. There are plenty of other players in with a shot at winning the 2025 AFL Rising Star in what's expected to be a cracking crop of young players.
You can find the Rising Star betting odds below at Neds. Of course, this is a live market, so prices may fluctuate as the season unfolds.
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