If Bigoa ‘Biggy’ Nyuon wasn’t already an exciting prospect for St Kilda, then his standout efforts in the Grand Final curtain-raiser should have Saints fans turning their heads.
Biggy was selected to play in the NAB AFL All-Stars 'Futures' clash on Saturday morning ahead of the decider, and the 195cm Sudanese-born talent grabbed his opportunity with both hands.
The 17-year-old moved well across the larger expanses of the ‘G, reeling in an equal game-high eight marks.
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But his biggest impact was in front of goal, the young gun booting a game-high three goals straight, including a superb banana in front of the MCC.
Biggy’s influence was singled out by triple-premiership player and National Academy Head Coach Luke Power.
“Biggy was pretty impressive playing in a variety of positions,” he told saints.com.au.
“He has been playing a fair bit as a key defender at TAC Cup level, but we used him in the ruck on the weekend and he also spent some time forward.
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“He looked really dangerous every time the ball came in – he’s still a bit slight and needs to build up his strength, but he clearly has a lot of talent and has really improved this season.”
Biggy is the younger brother of former Bombers rookie Gach Nyuon, and trains as part of the elite talent pool at the Saints’ Next Generation Academy.