As Carlton slowly go through their rebuild, we have seen a large number of their young players grow into stars or budding stars in the AFL. On the weekend they finally secured their first win of the season after coming relatively close all year, and finally cracked the 100 point barrier for the first time in a few years. It’s easy to list the usual suspects for their growth this season, but we’ve chosen this young man as the focus of our attention.

Zac Fisher has carved himself a reputation as a great ball magnet and user of the footy in his young career. While his start was slow, last season saw his number dramatically increase from his rookie season, and again they have gone up this season. So far he’s averaged a tidy 21 touches on 66% efficiency, not too shabby for only a 20 year old still learning the game at this level, and he’s made a name for himself running up and down Carlton’s wing.

In Round 5 against the Bulldogs, Fisher again had another great hame racking in 28 disposals, 10 of them contested, 14 kicks and handballs each, 5 inside 50s, 6 marks and a goal for his tired work up and down for Carlton. It was a fantastic performance from Carlton, and Fisher deserves a lot of the plaudits in his team’s great victory. Carlton’s midfield were dominant all day long, as Fisher had a big part to play.

If Carlton look to build from this win and have a solid season, Fisher will be a big part of their fortunes as one of their brighter young starlets, as this group of footballers look to grow and learn the game together.