Sam Petrevski-Seton Biography

Sam Petrevski-Seton tallies 21 disposals (10 contested), two goals, seven score involvements, three clearances and three tackles to become the 2017 round seven NAB AFL Rising Star nominee.

"It's a real privilege to get the nomination in my first year, because I'm just trying to play as many games as I can and perform as well as I can to keep my spot," Petrevski-Seton said.

Carlton coach Brendon Bolton made no attempt to douse the hype about the classy indigenous midfielder at the weekend.

"We picked him (in round one) on the back of no JLT (series games), so that probably says what regard we hold him in," Bolton said.

"He's got a lot to learn about the way we play, but we just see the poise on the track all the time.

"He makes good decisions in pressure situations at training, so I'm not too surprised it's starting to come out in his game."

First-round draftee Sam Petrevski-Seton will make his debut for Carlton after being selected for the club's 2017 season opener against Richmond at the MCG.

Carlton is holding out hope of a round one debut for first-round draft selection Sam Petrevski-Seton despite news he has suffered a minor quad strain.

The 18-year old midfield speedster from Western Australia, the No.6 overall selection last November, pulled up sore after training last Wednesday and scans have since revealed the extent of the injury.

"It's obviously a disappointing setback for Sam who is in the middle of his first AFL pre-season campaign," Blues head of football Andrew McKay said.

"He is a fantastic young man and an exciting prospect for us long-term, so we look forward to Sam making a full recovery and hopeful he will still be available for round one selection."

Carlton draftee Sam Petrevski-Seton says he is indebted to Phil Collins, a former deputy principal at Halls Creek High School in Western Australia's far north, who helped and encouraged his move to Perth four years ago.

Growing up in the Kimberley, the gifted midfielder spoke the local Kriol language, and with the blessing of Petrevski-Seton's family, Collins provided one of the state's best footy talents with vital assistance in his move almost 3000km south to further his schooling and eventually play with WAFL club Claremont.

"He saw me from knee height and took me under his wing," Petrevski-Seton said.

"He's played a big role in my life, especially off-field down in Perth, where he helped me adapt to city life with things like catching public transport to training, and learning how to speak standard Australian English.

"Whenever I needed him he put his hand up.

"I was a really shy kid, the only word I could get out of myself was 'yeah', and that’s how I would answer people.

"But I progressed with each training session, each week, and each year I spent in Perth.

"I moved there for a challenge and now that I've ticked that box, I see moving to Victoria as my next big challenge in life."

Carlton select Sam Petrevski-Seton with pick No.6 in the 2016 National Draft.

"He's a highly skilful player but also has a desire to compete and tackle," Carlton list manager Stephen Silvagni said.

"He's got a lot of talent, is a good decision-maker and a good character. He wanted to come to Melbourne."