Cool hand Crouch gets rising star nod

Patrick Dangerfield has produced a Giant performance against GWS to help the Crows claim two straight wins.

Matt Crouch takes a mark against GWS. Source: Getty Images

ADELAIDE Crows midfielder Matt Crouch has been given a late birthday present with the round five NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.

One of the Crows' best players against Greater Western Sydney on Saturday, Crouch celebrated turning 19 yesterday.

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His 28-possession performance in just three quarters was impressive in the Crows' 65-point win at Adelaide Oval. He was subbed out at three-quarter time.

Crouch made his AFL debut in round three against the Swans this season and has averaged 23 disposals since.

"I think I played all right on the weekend and I've been pretty consistent the last couple of weeks so I think that might have helped me get the award," Crouch said.

"I've learnt a lot at training in the preseason... that's helped a lot with my development."

Coach Brenton Sanderson says Crouch has a wise football head on his shoulders.

"Matt has a real hunger to learn more about the game and his role in the team," Sanderson said.

"He is also a fierce competitor, who makes great decisions under immense pressure."

Crouch was the Crows' first selection (at No. 23) in last year's draft.

Crouch's older brother and Crow teammate Brad earned a rising star nod in round 14 last year.

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