Round 6 - Michael Osborne
The Queenslander was one of the surprise packets at Glenferrie Oval in 2003. Placed on the rookie list after being given a taste of senior football late in 2001, Osborne was promoted to the senior list at the start of the season following the delisting of Glen Bowyer. He was used predominantly as a small defender and added a real hardness to the Hawthorn side after being included in round three. Osborne was nominated for the National AFL Rising Star award following his performance against Carlton in round six. Playing up forward, he had 14 disposals and took five marks. Osborne won three votes from the Rising Star selectors.