Carlton youngster Chris Yarran is the first Rising Star nomination of the 2010 AFL season.

The skilful West Australian kicked three goals, had 11 disposals and laid six tackles during the Blues' 56-point win over Richmond in the season opener at the MCG last Thursday night.

Yarran, 19, played six games in his debut season last year after he was selected with pick No.6 in the 2008 national draft.

Blues coach Brett Ratten said Yarran looked right at home on the big stage in round one, when he formed a dangerous partnership with fellow goalsneak Eddie Betts.

"Chris was fantastic on Thursday night. He worked extremely hard, particularly when he didn't have the ball, and his defensive pressure was important," Ratten said.

"He has worked really hard over the off-season and has a real appreciation of what is required to succeed at this level, particularly on the defensive side of his game.

"Chris' big challenge now is to back it up. We have the confidence that he will do that and grow into an important part of our senior side."

The Blues play the Brisbane Lions on Friday night at the Gabba.

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