Determined by a panel of experts the NAB Young Footballer of the Year - August nominee, Chris Payne, was judged on his performance over weeks 1-4 of the Hyundai A-League 2010/11.

Payne is the first nominated player to be announced and will be joined in future weeks by six other U/21 players to qualify to be named the NAB Young Footballer of the Year at the Hyundai A-League Awards.

The former Sydney FC forward headed north in pre-season, disappointed at the way his Sky Blues spell ended, but has wasted no time in making a big impression in Townsville.

The overall winner will receive a $10,000 personal investment portfolio, a NAB Private Client Manager to assist with a range of banking and financial services, and the inaugural NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award.

To acknowledge the vital role junior football clubs play in the development of today's young stars as they strive to reach their potential, NAB will also present a $3,000 equipment pack to Chris Payne's nominated junior club, Umina United.