Print this pageCasey Carr from the Port
In just his fourth League match for the Magpies, Carr was a standout in the Magpies’ 36 point win against
This attacking wingman’s consistency throughout the match earned him 3 goals amongst his 14 possession game. Carr’s ability to play in a number of roles around the ground has allowed him to become a versatile player and asset to the League team.
Making his League debut in Round 8 this year against Sturt, Carr has formed a strong presence in the Magpies’ midfield structure. Recruited to the Magpies in 2006, Carr went on to play the majority of season 2007 in the Magpies Under 19 team, and a number of games in the Reserves, before representing the Magpies in the Under 19’s premiership team at AAMI Stadium. Carr also represented the SA State Under 18’s in last year’s carnival.
Carr was recruited from the United Yeelanna Football Club in the Great Flinders Football League. Carr is the Magpies’ second Coca-Cola Star Search nominee for season 2008.
Introduced last season, the Coca-Cola Star Search Award recognises the talented youngsters making their mark in League ranks.
· 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:
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 information please contact:
Events & Media Manager
South Australian National Football League
Phone: 8424 2204