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AFL Rising Star 2026 | Odds, Nominees & Betting Tips

The AFL Rising Star award recognises the best young talent in the competition each season. At BettingPro, we track Rising Star odds, nominees and betting tips throughout the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership.

AFL Rising Star 2026 Odds

Rising Star odds are updated as nominees are announced each round. The award typically goes to a player who has made a significant impact in their early AFL career, with voters considering both individual performance and the player’s contribution to their team’s success.

Compare Rising Star odds across Picklebet, Dabble, Neds, Ladbrokes and bet365.

How the AFL Rising Star Works

The AFL Rising Star award is presented to the best young player in the AFL each season. To be eligible, a player must be under 21 years of age as of January 1 of the current season and have played fewer than 10 senior games before the season started.

Each round, a nominee is selected based on outstanding performance. At the end of the season, a panel of judges votes to determine the overall winner from the pool of nominees.

The award was first presented in 1993 and has launched the careers of some of the AFL’s biggest stars.

Rising Star Betting Markets

Winner: Bet on which nominee will be crowned the overall Rising Star for the season.

Round Nominee: Some bookmakers offer markets on who will be nominated as Rising Star for each round.

Best Bookmakers for AFL Rising Star Betting

All major Australian bookmakers offer AFL Rising Star betting markets throughout the season. Our top picks:

• OnlyBets
• Dabble — Social betting, share and copy bets
• Picklebet — Great odds and same game multi builders
• Ladbrokes — Deep markets and live streaming
• BetNow
• Neds — Competitive odds and user-friendly app
• bet365 — Widest market range globally

For a full comparison, check our best betting sites in Australia guide.

AFL Rising Star FAQs

What are the eligibility criteria for the Rising Star?

Players must be under 21 as of January 1 of the season and have played fewer than 10 senior AFL games before the season started.

When is the Rising Star winner announced?

The winner is typically announced during AFL finals week in September, alongside the other major individual awards.

Can a player be nominated more than once?

A player can only be nominated once per season, but they can be nominated in multiple seasons if they remain eligible.

Where can I find Rising Star betting tips?

BettingPro.com.au tracks Rising Star nominees and odds throughout the AFL season. Check our AFL hub for coverage.

Recent AFL Rising Star Winners