The NAB AFL Rising Stars Program is a talent identification and development program from grass roots through to the elite level that comprises the following elements:. NAB AFL Rising Star Medal; NAB AFL Draft; NAB AFL Draft Camp; NAB AFL Under 18 Championships; AIS -AFL Academy; NAB AFL Under 16 Championships. The AFL Pre-Season Competition is a truly national competition that is held in every state and territory across Australia, including regional locations that otherwise do not have the opportunity to attend elite sport. It has always been the showcase to see vibrant, talented new players on show for the first time – players who have progressed through the ranks of the NAB AFL Rising Stars Program.