Reuben Ginbey’s nomination as the Round Three AFL Rising Star has the 6PR Breakfast team wondering: is he the next Karl Langdon?

Sports journalist and commentator Mark Readings said host families for regional players – of which Ginbey is one – are instrumental in supporting many young stars.

“You see a lot of Karl in this kid, seriously,” Millsy said.

The team also covered the state of the Eagle’s injury list, as well as Everton and Tottenham’s EPL match.

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