Collingwood's pint-sized revelation Blair is a beauty

Collingwood surprise packet Jarryd Blair would be excused for pinching himself.

The former rookie lister is living a dream.

The 20-year-old was outstanding in the midfield as the Flagpies demolished Essendon by 98 points at the MCG on Friday night.

The pint-sized Blair gathered 28 possessions (10 kicks and 18 handballs), including 11 in the first quarter.

Blair topped his performance with two goals and two scoring assists.

He was unlucky not to receive the round 20 AFL NAB Rising Star nomination (that honour going to Port Adelaide ruckman Jackson Trengove).

Look for Blair to be named in round 21 or 22.

He's a little beauty is Blair, who has played in wins in each of his six games so far.

The Gippsland Power Under 18 TAC Cup product was elevated off the club's rookie list in round 14.

Standing 174cm tall, Blair has grabbed his opportunity with both hands.

Blair is a nephew of Fitzroy and South Melbourne half-forward of the 1970s John Blair.