Bulldogs young gun Emma McDonald has been named the Round 10 Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee after a breakout performance against the Gold Coast Suns in Mackay.

The 19-year-old key forward kicked three goals from 11 disposals and took three marks in the 66-point win at Great Barrier Reef Arena on Sunday afternoon.

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Emma McDonald receives Rising Star news

Board the plane for the moment Emma finds out she's the AFLW Telstra Rising Star for Round 10.

A basketball convert, McDonald was the Bulldogs’ top selection of the 2024 draft class, taken with Pick 8 from Oakleigh/Ashburton.

She made her league debut in the opening round against Melbourne and has played all but one game this season.

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AFLW R10 | McDonald's trio of goals leads Bulldogs to victory

Emma McDonald's day out included three goals on top of 11 disposals as the Dogs win comfortably in MacKay.

McDonald’s selection makes her the Bulldogs’ first Rising Star nominee of the 2025 NAB AFLW Premiership Season.

The 2025 Telstra AFLW Rising Star winner will be announced at the 2025 W Awards and awarded $20,000 from Telstra.