The AFL wishes to advise the 2014 NAB AFL Rising Star will be presented with the Ron Evans Medal tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, at a lunchtime function at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne.

The nominees will be available for interview prior to lunch at 11.30am in River Room 1.

The function starts at 12pm, but for media wanting to cover key parts of the presentation only, please arrive before 2.15pm. The 2014 winner is expected to be announced by 2.20pm.

A splitter box will be situated at the back of the room.

The NAB AFL Rising Star will conduct a press conference immediately after the presentation in River Room 1 – note this will occur at approx 2.45pm.

A working media table will be provided for those wishing to report on the function in its entirety. Please contact Michelle Clyne to reserve a place: 03 9643 1926.

Media is requested to bring their 2014 AFL media accreditation.

The 2014 NAB AFL Rising Star will be broadcast nationally on FOX FOOTY at 9.30pm AEST on Wednesday September 3. 1116 SEN Melbourne will also provide radio coverage of the event, from 12-3pm AEST (LIVE) on Wednesday September3.