After being praised by his coaches and teammates for his preparation and professionalism over the off-season , Hogan made his long-awaited AFL debut in Melbourne 's 2015 season opening round , twenty-six point win against at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ( MCG ) . He finished the game with two goals and seven marks , helping Melbourne to their first 100-plus score since round 14 , 2013 . After round nine , he earned the round nomination for the AFL Rising Star where he recorded sixteen disposals , eight marks and two goals in the sixty-one point loss against . He played 20 matches in his debut season , kicking 44 goals , the most for a player aged under 21 in their debut season since Chris Grant of kicked 51 goals in 1990 . He was the leading goalkicker for Melbourne and finished third in the league for contested marks with 47 during the home and away season . During the season , he drew high praise from commentators , including former and coach , Terry Wallace , who claimed he was the best teenager since Chris Grant ( whom Wallace played alongside and eventually coached ) . Australian Football Hall of Famer , Wayne Carey , questioned during the round 16 match against the whether " there has been a centre half-forward after 13 games who has been as impressive as this kid ? This kid has been as good as any . " Former captain , Cameron Ling , stated Melbourne should offer Hogan a lifetime contract as he has the potential to be to Melbourne what Michael Jordan was to the Chicago Bulls
AFL Rising Star
2015 AFL Rising Star
Jesse Hogan