Print this pageJosh Donohue from the Norwood Football Club has been named the Round Seven Coca-Cola Star Search Award nominee.
Playing in just his 10 game, Josh kicked a match winning 6 goals and was voted best on ground in the Redlegs 22 point win over the Port Adelaide Magpies on Friday night at Coopers Stadium.
Playing across half-forward in front of a 7,652 strong crowd at the League’s Rivalry Round clash, Josh accumulated 16 possessions including 9 kicks, 6 handballs, 4 marks and kicked 6 goals without a miss.
Making his League debut back in Round 8 last year against the Port Adelaide Magpies at Alberton Oval, Donohue played a total of 5 League matches in season 2007. Based on current form, he looks set to surpass this in season 2008.
Promoted through the junior ranks at Norwood, Josh is a small goal kicking forward at just 175cms, but is renowned for taking a big grab for his size.
Donohue is Norwood’s first Coca-Cola Star Search nominee this season.
To be eligible for the Award, nominees are required to meet the following criteria:
- players must have played no more than 8 State League games at the start of the 2008 season
- players must be aged 21 or under at January 1, 2008
- AFL rookies are eligible for the award unless promoted to the senior list of their AFL club
- Players who are suspended by the tribunal during the 2008 season are ineligible to win the award
Following each round of the home and away season, each competing club nominates one eligible player from their team. A review panel then selects one player as the Coca-Cola Star Search Award nominee.
The review panel consists of:
Glen Rosser (General Manager - State League Competition)
David Hutton (General Manager – Game Development)
Daniel Thomas (SANFL Football Services Manager)
Brenton Phillips (SANFL Talent Manager)
Each weekly nominee receives a gift pack, compliments of Coca-Cola.
On the completion of the minor round, one of the 23 nominees will be chosen, by the review panel as the 2008 Coca-Cola Star Search Award Winner. The award carries a winner’s purse of $2000. The Coca-Cola Star Search Award Winner will be presented the Award at the Magarey Medal Presentation Dinner.
For further details, please contact:
Glen Rosser
General Manager - State League Competition
South Australian National