Dom Tyson from the Greater Western Sydney Giants is the Round 23 NAB AFL Rising Star nominee.
Tyson was recruited from the Oakleigh Chargers with the third selection overall in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft after representing Vic Metro at the Under-18 Championships.
He made his official AFL debut in opening round this season and has played 10 games throughout the year.
The 19-year-old midfielder gathered 26 disposals, had seven clearances, took five marks and kicked a goal against North Melbourne at Skoda Stadium.
Dom is the seventh Giant from the TAC Cup competition to be nominated in 2012, joining Jeremy Cameron, Tomas Bugg, Dylan Shiel, Toby Greene, Adam Treloar and Devon Smith.
Last Modified on 05/09/2012 23:46