Redden was the third player (after Todd Banfield and Tom Rockliff) from the Brisbane Lions to have earned a NAB Rising Star nomination in 2010, an award which recognises the standout performers of the AFL who are of 21 years of age or younger and played 10 games before the conclusion of the current season.

Redden is said to play a crucial role in the current re-building process which the Brisbane Lions team is undertaking.

[4] In this reference, Redden is listed alongside Tom Rockliff, Todd Banfield and Daniel Rich who are considered important to the re-building process.

Redden was noted to "rarely earn the plaudits as peers Daniel Rich and Tom Rockliff".

In an interview after Brisbane's loss to Richmond in round 13, Redden said "it'll be big shoes to fill when Blacky (Simon Black) does leave... but most definitely I would love to take that spot in the team" but yet admits "there's plenty of other boys that have the potential to do that".

In the article, Whiting said Redden has a "hunger for the contested footy" and is a "composed young player with strong hands overhead and a great work ethic".

[8] Redden also polled his first Brownlow Medal vote this year, the award which rewards the AFL's fairest and best player.