1. He does stuff like this.

Captain getting attention? Forget the ankle injury...

2. He's actually statistically excellent

No seriously.

He's averaging 17.8 disposals a game as a defender at an 83.1% effective rate.

Against the Dees, well, it's hard to argue with his game from a statistical perspective:

23 disposals (78% effective), 8 marks, 4 inside-50s, 3 rebound-50s, 1 goal, 486 metres gained - that's what most people would call a good game.

3. In general, he's been one of his side's most consistent players

Statistics are good, but playing a team role is even more important.

Whether winning or losing, DBJ has been around the mark each week, while other players have enjoyed the peaks and troughs of form, he's been a rock of consistency.

4. He's basically come from nowhere to cement his spot

Rising Stars tend to be thought of as high draft picks who come straight in and play incredible high-disposal games.

Darcy Byrne-Jones has spent a fair chunk of time developing after being taken at pick 52 in the 2013 draft, but now he's starting to reap the rewards for knuckling down and performing well over the pre-season.

This is what Ken Hinkley said about Byrne-Jones after the game on Saturday:

"He's played eight of the best first games you'll ever see, and he still hasn't got the nod. It's quite strange. I 'spose he's a late pick, maybe that's why, I'm not sure. He deserves to be acknowledged that he's had eight great games."

"I hope that doesn't put the mozz on him, but he's been really good for us."

5. People actually rate his game

Like, the journalists. The journalists rate him...

 

And his name...

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