Hannebery collected a career-high 23 possessions in the Swans’ win on Sunday.
The 19-year-old had 12 kicks and 11 handballs - and laid four tackles - to help Paul Roos’ side chalk up its first win of the season.
The match was also Hannebery’s first at senior level in 2010, after he played the final seven games of last year while still a schoolboy living in Melbourne.
Swans coach Paul Roos said Hannebery had taken his game to another level after a solid summer.
“Dan has worked extremely hard since Christmas to get himself super fit,” Roos said.
“He played very well in the seconds over the last couple of weeks and then showed on Sunday against Adelaide that he has improved on last year.
“He had a real impact on the game. He has areas of his game he wants to continue to work on, there is still a lot of improvement in his game but we’re really pleased with the way he’s going.
“His nomination shows the direction the club is heading. We’ve got some good young kids and hopefully they’ll put pressure on the senior players throughout the year.”
Originally from Kew Rovers Junior Football Club in Melbourne, Hannebery was selected by the Swans with their second-round selection at the 2008 AFL Draft (selection 30 overall).
He represented Vic Metro in the 2000 AFL Under 18 Championships and turned heads at the 2008 AFL Draft camp when his endurance was highlighted with his first placing in the 3km time trail.
Hannebery is the second player to earn a nomination for the 2010 award, following Carlton’s Chris Yarran in round one.
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