Hawks speedster wins Rising Star nomination

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Hawthorn youngster Bradley Hill is the Round 6 Rising Star nomination.

Starting the season as a fringe player, Hill has become one of Hawthorn and the AFL-s most exciting talents, with his speed and elite skills hallmarks of his game.

Hill has played every game so far this season and emerged as an important player in an already powerful midfield that features the likes of Sam Mitchell, Cyril Rioli and Brad Sewell.

The performance that won him the 2013 Rising Star nomination though, was his 17-disposal and two-goal effort in Hawthorn's narrow win against the Crows at AAMI Stadium.

Hill was selected by Hawthorn with pick 33 in the 2011 national draft from West Perth.

So far in his six games this season, Hill is averaging 15 disposals, three marks, two tackles and even a goal per game from the wing.

"Bradley-s hard work in the pre-season has been rewarded with him featuring in all six games this year, and we-re pleased with how he-s developing and maturing as a player," Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson said.

Three weeks ago, fellow Hawks onballer Jed Anderson was also nominated for the Rising Star award.

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