ADELAIDE midfielder Teah Charlton and Collingwood’s Eliza James have both played impressive roles in their sides victories over the weekend to receive round eight NAB AFLW Rising Star nominations.

Charlton, who was recruited from South Adelaide at pick No.4 in the 2020 NAB AFLW Draft, has forced her way into a star-studded Adelaide midfield, only missing one game since being recruited.

The highly rated junior played an integral role in South Adelaide's SANFLW premiership in 2019, a season that saw her rewarded with All-Australian selection.

Teah Charlton in the thick of it during the round eight clash between Fremantle and Adelaide at Fremantle Oval on February 26, 2022. Picture: Getty Images

She becomes the second Crow to be recognised this season, after ruck Montana McKinnon was nominated back in round five.

The 19-year-old was integral in the Crows' top-of-the-table win against Fremantle. She finished the game with 18 disposals, two marks and three tackles.

Zippy Collingwood forward Eliza James shone in the Pies' impressive 25-point win over the Western Bulldogs to keep their finals dream alive.

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NAB AFLW RISING STAR: Teah Charlton and Eliza James star in round eight

Watch the highlights and find out why Teah Charlton and Eliza James get the NAB AFLW Rising Star in Rd8

The 18-year-old excitement machine caught the eye of recruiters in 2021 playing for the Oakleigh Chargers and was selected at pick No.29 in the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft.

Throughout her first season, the 168cm livewire has demonstrated her ability to be a marking target and has brought the same attack and intensity at ground level.

James was a part of history in Sunday’s win as Collingwood surged to their highest ever score. She finished the game collecting 14 disposals, laying six tackles and had five score involvements, which included a goal in the second quarter.

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 Players are eligible for the NAB AFLW Rising Star if they are 21 years and under as of January 1, 2022, and have not been previously nominated. 

Two players will be nominated per home and away round of the NAB AFLW season.  

NAB AFLW RISING STAR NOMINEES 

  • Round one - Georgie Prespakis (Geelong), Mia King (North Melbourne)
  • Round two - Charlie Rowbottom (Gold Coast), Alyssa Bannan (Melbourne) 
  • Round three - Zimmorlei Farquharson (Brisbane), Megan Fitzsimon (Melbourne)
  • Round four - Keeley Sherar (Carlton), Sarah Verrier (Fremantle)
  • Round five - Mimi Hill (Carlton), Montana McKinnon (Adelaide)
  • Round six - Mikayla Morrison (Fremantle), Ellie Hampson (Gold Coast)
  • Round seven - Elisabeth Georgostathis (Western Bulldogs), Isabella Eddey (North Melbourne)
  • Round eight – Teah Charlton (Adelaide), Eliza James (Collingwood)

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