Northern Knights 2004-05 Squad Member Ben McKinley was nominated as the Round 5 NAB AFL Rising Star. McKinley was rewarded for his five goal performance in a losing West Coast side on the back of a three and four goal haul in Rounds 3 and 4.
McKinley was drafted to West Coast with Pick 29 of the 2005 National Draft and has bided his time playing for East Perth in the WAFL. He debuted for West Coast in Round 15 of the 2007 season against Port Adelaide and hadn't added to his games tally until Round 3 of this year. Since being a late inclusion against Fremantle for the Western derby the 21 year old, who is also currently studying law, has been an important member of the Eagles forward line in 2008 as their leading goal kicker.
Congratulations to Ben on his Round 5 Rising Star nomination.
Last Modified on 05/11/2008 14:02