The AFL New Zealand Rising Star award will be awarded weekly to a standout young player in the 2023 AFL New Zealand Premiership.
The AFL New Zealand Rising Star award for round 1 of the 2023 AFL New Zealand Premiership has been awarded to development player. Max Hammett.
Max Hammett has started his premiership career in style. The Cantabrian was eager to get on the field in his first Premiership game and looked like a seasoned veteran. Hammett played for the Crows in the first Premiership game played in Christchurch, and kicked a vital goal late in the game to help keep the crows ahead.
Hammett has a tremendous level of fitness and will run all day. He has the potential to be a great midfielder as he develops. Being a development player this year will give him a great opportunity to learn from some of the best players from around the country
AFL New Zealand spoke to Hammett and asked him a couple of questions during the week.
What School do you attend?
St Bedes college
What sport did you play growing up?
Rugby and athletes
How did you get into AFL?
Brother started playing and got me into it
What are your goals for AFL in the future?
Play in a higher grade over seas
What do you think your biggest advantage is out on the field?
Speed and fitness
