Honeychurch nominated for AFL Rising Star

Western Bulldogs livewire Mitch Honeychurch has been nominated for the AFL Rising Star award after playing a leading role in his side's win over Richmond.

Mitch Honeychurch has earned an AFL Rising Star nomination for his first game at the MCG. (AAP)

Mitch Honeychurch has earned an AFL Rising Star nomination for his first game at the MCG, the Western Bulldogs' upset win over Richmond in round two.

Honeychurch booted a goal, laid six tackles and tallied 18 possessions in the Bulldogs' 19-point triumph last Saturday.

"Mitch is becoming an integral part of a midfield/forward group that will continue to drive the team into the future," Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge said of Honeychurch.

The 20-year-old played three games in 2014, his debut season.