ESSENDON young gun Nate Caddy has earned a Telstra AFL Rising Star nomination for round 22 after an impressive start to his career.

Caddy, 19, had 15 disposals, took six marks and kicked three goals in the Bombers' one-point loss to Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.

The forward has kicked nine goals in eight games since making his AFL debut in round 11.

Taken with pick No.10 in last year's draft, Caddy has made his mark up forward for the Bombers despite their recent struggles.

Caddy set career-highs for disposals and goals in the loss to the Suns, while his six marks equalled his previous best.

He is Essendon's first Rising Star nominee since 2022, when the club had three – Nic Martin, Ben Hobbs and now-Hawthorn wingman Massimo D'Ambrosio.

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Published on Aug 12, 2024

The Bombers slipped to an 11-1-9 record after their after-the-siren loss to Gold Coast.

They host Sydney at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

High-flying Bombers young gun lands Rising Star nom