\n Murphy Reid is the 2025 Telstra AFL Rising Star. Picture: AFL Photos\n <\/p>\n
Murphy Reid is the 2025 Telstra AFL Rising Star. Picture: AFL Photos<\/p>\n
FREMANTLE’S Murphy Reid has been crowned the 2025 Telstra AFL Rising Star, receiving the Ron Evans Medal at tonight\u2019s Brownlow Medal count.<\/p>\n
Reid won the award with 48 votes ahead of the Adelaide Crows\u2019 Daniel Curtin (35 votes), the Brisbane Lions\u2019 Levi Ashcroft (26 votes) and Melbourne\u2019s Harvey Langford (20 votes).<\/p>\n
The 19-year-old received the Ron Evans Medal and $20,000 thanks to Telstra, after polling a maximum five votes from nine of the 10-member All-Australian panel.<\/p>\n
Reid was a standout for Fremantle this year and becomes the fourth Dockers player to win the award, alongside Caleb Serong (2020), Rhys Palmer (2008) and Paul Hasleby (2000).<\/p>\n
The 182cm forward kicked 25 goals and averaged nearly 15 disposals and eight kicks in his first season, where he featured in every game for the Dockers, including the elimination final.<\/p>\n
His debut performance in Round One saw him kick a remarkable four goals within a 10-minute window, though it wasn\u2019t until Round Six when he received a Telstra AFL Rising Star nomination.<\/p>\n
He was selected with pick 17 in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft after playing community footy with South Melbourne Districts Junior Football Club. He also represented the Sandringham Dragons in the Coates Talent League and was Victoria Metro\u2019s MVP in its 2024 title-winning National Championships campaign.<\/p>\n
Telstra, a valued supporter of the AFL and its communities for more than 20 years, is proud to support young players with the Telstra Rising Star Award, recognising the best young AFL and AFLW player for the season.<\/p>\n
Telstra Executive, Brent Smart said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Rising Star program holds a special place in our hearts, as it celebrates the extraordinary talent and resilience of young players stepping into the elite level of the game,\u201d Mr Smart said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe transition into the AFL for the first time comes with unique pressures, and we\u2019re inspired by this year\u2019s nominees who have risen to the challenge with determination and maturity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to congratulate Murphy Reid on being named the 2025 AFL Rising Star, he has delivered a standout season, showcasing exceptional skill, composure, and sportsmanship. We can\u2019t wait to follow his journey as he continues to make his mark on the AFL.\u201d<\/p>\n
2025 Telstra AFL Rising Star voting:<\/p>\n
1st place \u2013 Murphy Reid (Fremantle): 48 votes
2nd place \u2013 Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows): 35 votes
3rd place \u2013 Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions): 26 votes
4th place \u2013 Harvey Langford (Melbourne): 20 votes
5th place \u2013 Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats): 15 votes<\/p>\n
Allocation of votes<\/p>\n
Andrew Dillon (chair)
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
3. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
2. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)
1. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)<\/p>\n
Laura Kane
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
3. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)
2. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
1. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)<\/p>\n
Kane Cornes
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
3. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)
2. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
1. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)<\/p>\n
Eddie Betts
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
3. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)
2. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)
1. Archie Roberts (Essendon)<\/p>\n
Nathan Buckley
5. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
4. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)
3. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
2. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)
1. Archie Roberts (Essendon)<\/p>\n
Abbey Holmes
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
3. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
2. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)
1. Archie Roberts (Essendon)<\/p>\n
Jude Bolton
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
3. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
2. Archie Roberts (Essendon)
1. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)<\/p>\n
Glen Jakovich
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
3. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
2. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)
1. Archie Roberts (Essendon)<\/p>\n
Matthew Pavlich
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
3. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
2. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)
1. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)<\/p>\n
Kevin Sheehan
5. Murphy Reid (Fremantle)
4. Harvey Langford (Melbourne)
3. Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
2. Daniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
1. Connor O\u2019Sullivan (Geelong Cats)<\/p>\n
2025 Telstra AFL Rising Star nominees:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Round
\nPlayer
\nTotal votes<\/p>\n
OR\/1
\nSam Lalor (Richmond)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
2
\nConnor O’Sullivan (Geelong Cats)
\n15<\/p>\n
3
\nHarvey Langford (Melbourne)
\n20<\/p>\n
4
\nLevi Ashcroft (Brisbane Lions)
\n26<\/p>\n
5
\nArchie Roberts (Essendon)
\n6<\/p>\n
6
\nMurphy Reid (Fremantle)
\n48<\/p>\n
7
\nXavier Lindsay (Melbourne)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
8
\nHugo Garcia (St Kilda)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
9
\nNate Caddy (Essendon)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
10
\nCooper Lord (Carlton)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
11
\nAngus Clarke (Essendon)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
12
\nEd Allan (West Coast Eagles)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
13
\nDaniel Curtin (Adelaide Crows)
\n35<\/p>\n
14
\nTyrell Dewar (West Coast Eagles)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
15
\nFinn O’Sullivan (North Melbourne)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
16
\nClay Hall (West Coast Eagles)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
17
\nIsaac Kako (Essendon)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
18
\nLuke Trainor (Richmond)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
19
\nAshton Moir (Carlton)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
20
\nJoe Fonti (GWS GIANTS)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
21
\nEthan Read (Gold Coast SUNS)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
22
\nHugh Boxshall (St Kilda)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
23
\nHarry Rowston (GWS GIANTS)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
24
\nMatt Carroll (Carlton)
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ron Evans medallists: 1993 \u2013 Present\u00a0<\/p>\n
Year
\nPlayer
\nClub
\nVotes
\nRecruited from<\/p>\n
2025
\nMurphy Reid
\nFRE
\n48
\nSandringham Dragons (VIC)<\/p>\n
2024
\nOliver Dempsey
\nGEEL
\n52
\nOld Carey (VIC)<\/p>\n
2023
\nHarry Sheezel
\nNMFC
\n54
\nSandringham Dragons (VIC)<\/p>\n
2022
\nNick Daicos
\nCOLL
\n60
\nOakleigh Chargers (VIC)<\/p>\n
2021
\nLuke Jackson
\nMELB
\n51
\nEast Fremantle (WA)<\/p>\n
2020
\nCaleb Serong
\nFRE
\n48
\nGippsland Power (VIC)<\/p>\n
2019
\nSam Walsh
\nCARL
\n54
\nGeelong Falcons (VIC)<\/p>\n
2018
\nJaidyn Stephenson
\nCOLL
\n52\u00a0
\nEastern Ranges (VIC)<\/p>\n
2017
\nAndrew McGrath
\nESS
\n51
\nSandringham Dragons (VIC)<\/p>\n
2016
\nCallum Mills
\nSYD
\n49
\nSydney Swans Academy (NSW)<\/p>\n
2015
\nJesse Hogan
\nMELB
\n49
\nClaremont (WA)<\/p>\n
2014
\nLewis Taylor
\nBRIS
\n39
\nGeelong Falcons (VIC)<\/p>\n
2013
\nJaeger O’Meara
\nGCFC
\n44
\nPerth (WA)<\/p>\n
2012
\nDaniel Talia
\nADEL
\n43
\nCalder Cannons (VIC)<\/p>\n
2011
\nDyson Heppell
\nESS
\n44
\nGippsland Power (VIC)<\/p>\n
2010
\nDaniel Hannebery
\nSYD
\n45
\nOakleigh Chargers (VIC)<\/p>\n
2009
\nDaniel Rich
\nBRIS
\n45
\nSubiaco (WA)<\/p>\n
2008
\nRhys Palmer
\nFRE
\n44
\nEast Fremantle (WA)<\/p>\n
2007
\nJoel Selwood
\nGEEL
\n44
\nBendigo Pioneers (VIC)<\/p>\n
2006
\nDanyle Pearce
\nPORT
\n43
\nSturt (SA)<\/p>\n
2005
\nBrett Deledio
\nRICH
\n43
\nMurray Bushrangers (VIC)<\/p>\n
2004
\nJared Rivers
\nMELB
\n45
\nNorth Adelaide (SA)<\/p>\n
2003
\nSam Mitchell
\nHAW
\n33
\nEastern Ranges (VIC)<\/p>\n
2002
\nNick Riewoldt
\nSTK
\n34
\nSouthport (QLD)<\/p>\n
2001
\nJustin Koschitzke
\nSTK
\n31
\nMurray Bushrangers (VIC)<\/p>\n
2000
\nPaul Hasleby
\nFRE
\n33
\nEast Fremantle (WA)<\/p>\n
1999
\nAdam Goodes
\nSYD
\n33
\nNorth Ballarat (VIC)<\/p>\n
1998
\nByron Pickett
\nNMFC
\n30
\nPort Adelaide (SA)<\/p>\n
1997
\nMichael Wilson
\nPORT
\n27
\nPort Adelaide (SA)<\/p>\n
1996
\nBen Cousins
\nWCE
\n\u00a0–
\nEast Fremantle (WA)<\/p>\n
1995
\nNick Holland
\nHAW
\n\u00a0–
\nNorth Adelaide (SA)<\/p>\n
1994
\nChris Scott
\nBRIS
\n\u00a0–
\nEastern Ranges (VIC)<\/p>\n
1993
\nNathan Buckley
\nBRIS
\n\u00a0–
\nPort Adelaide (SA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Murphy Reid is the 2025 Telstra AFL Rising Star. Picture: AFL Photos Murphy Reid is the 2025 Telstra…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":160971,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[560],"tags":[638,64,63,55,639,85,83],"class_list":{"0":"post-160970","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-afl","8":"tag-afl","9":"tag-au","10":"tag-australia","11":"tag-australian-football-league","12":"tag-australianfootballleague","13":"tag-sports","14":"tag-text"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160970\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/160971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}