2017 AFL Rising Star
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The AFL Rising Star is an Australian rules football award presented annually to the player adjudged the best young player in the Australian Football League (AFL) for the year. An eligible player is nominated for the award each round during the AFL's regular season, and a panel of experts votes for the winner at the end of the season.
Ryan Burton finished second in the final voting for the season's award, with 41 votes.
Charlie Curnow was one of five Carlton players to be nominated for the Rising Star in 2017.
Alex Witherden, who received a nomination in round 17, was also nominated for the award in the 2018 season.
Eric Hipwood
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Eric Hipwood is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
