Former Werribee Districts junior footballer Logan Morris continues his crazy start to his AFL career, earning an AFL rising star nomination.
Morris, who was drafted last year from the Western Jets, was named the rising star nominee for round 15.
He kicked two goals in the win against Port Adelaide to take his season total to 13 goals. He averaged six score involvements per game.
Morris’ debut AFL match was particularly memorable as he was a late addition to the team due to an injury during the warmup. Morris had already played a full game of Victorian Football League earlier that day, eaten McDonalds post-VFL match, and had to borrow his teammate’s boots.
Morris said to get the rising star nomination was a cool award to get.
“It’s been awesome to play a few games with the ones now,” he said. “To just keep building and see where the season will take me.
“I think working with the forwards especially during the week at training, try and gel with them a big focus for us is, our selfless footy. I think that plays a big role in our forward line and why we are gelling so good together.”
Morris said Charlie Cameron had been huge in his development in the early days as has Kai Lohmann, who received a rising star nomination earlier in the year.
Lions football general manager Danny Daly said Morris has made the most of his chances at AFL level.
“Logan is a prime example of what happens when you put in the work and then take the opportunity by the horns when it comes your way,” he said.
“It was a bit of a sliding doors moments for Logan with the way he made his debut, due to an injury in the pre-game warm-up, but he has made the absolute most of it.
“He is an impressive young player who has been a great addition to our team and really complemented our forward line.
“Logan has done everything that’s been asked of him by the coaches, particularly our forward coach Murray Davis, and he is reaping the benefits for that.”
