Introduction
IT truly was a breakout year for young gun Trent Rivers.
The 22-year-old played 25 games over the 2023 season, bringing electric run-and-carry off half-back and hitting the scoreboard on occasions.
Rivers was recognised at the best and fairest, taking home the Coaches’ Award to go with a career-high tenth-place finish.
2023 in numbers
Disposals: 19.9 (Above average)
Intercept Possessions: 6.6 (Elite)
Rebound 50s: 4 (Above average)
Intercept marks: 1.8 (Above average)
1-on-1 contests: 1.1 (Above average)
Game of the year
In Round 4 the Dees travelled to Perth and Rivers finished the day with 27 disposals, six tackles, 11 contested possessions, seven intercept possessions and seven score involvements, earning himself the electrifying performance of the week.
Highlight
Round 23 was a second career-high game for the Demons, recording 27 disposals in a 27-point win over the Hawks.
Quote
Troy Chaplin at this year's best and fairest:
"Trent came back [this year] in fantastic condition and played his best season so far. He provides great run from half back, wins contest in the air and the ground. He's got talent that's going to show and come through for us and will be a very important player for us for years to come."
Off the field
Rivers joined Gus and Gawny where the Melbourne faithful learned the need-to-know questions.
