He has been a top performer as a ruckman/forward for Sydneys reserve-grade side and was selected in the 2016 NEAFL Team of the Year.8. AFL Debate Club: What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? Nankvervis started the season with a particularly strong performance, recording 17 disposals, 34 hit outs and an equal career-best three goals while playing lead ruck, earning four votes in the coaches' association award in the process. Jacob Hopper polled the most coaches' votes in the Round 2 match against Adelaide. "He played the whole game out and was a little bit sore, but our fingers were crossed obviously post-game that he would wake up feeling alright the next day and that there was not too much going on. For that performance he earned five votes in the AFL Coaches Association award as the equal-third best player on the ground. Remains contracted with the club for 2023. Nankervis was draft eligible in 2012, but was passed over in both the national and rookie drafts. In a match against Eastlake he kicked six goals and took 11 marks. Premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis looks set to sidelined for two months with the adductor injury that ended his match against Fremantle. He played in the club's semi-final match against Adelaide, recording a then-career-high 15 disposals along with 16 hit-outs. In round 6's ANZAC Day eve match against Melbourne, Nankervis again attracted three coaches votes, but also received a $2000 fine for a careless low impact strike on opposition forward Tom McDonald. At 29 years old, Toby Nankervis height [85][15] His stint lasted just the one match however, after he was a late withdrawal with groin soreness the following week. He was named as an emergency for Sydney in the 2016 Grand Final against the Western Bulldogs. He recorded career bests for hit-outs (27) and goals (2) in the match. There's nothing like a rev up from new captain Toby Nankervis before your first game. Nankervis kicked his first goal of the season in round 3 and in round 6 recorded a career-high 29 disposals, besting eventual All-Australian Brodie Grundy despite losing in the ruck with just 17 hitouts. [47] He spent part of the 2018 pre season training as a forward, preparing for the ultimately unsuccessful potential injury return of Shaun Hampson that could have seen Nankervis play significant forward-line minutes. 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"[22] On the back of his impressive pre-season training efforts and a serious back injury to fellow ruck Shaun Hampson, Nankervis spent the JLT Community Series playing as the club's primary ruckman. Whilst he did not ultimately play, Nankervis was named as an emergency in the Swans' 2016 Grand Final team. "Nankervis sustained the injury during the Round 4 game against the Western Bulldogs. He returned in the second and final match of the series though, before playing as lead ruck in the club's season-opening round 1 win over Carlton. He ultimately became a premiership player in 2017 though, logging 28 hitouts, 18 disposals, four marks and three tackles in his side's 48 point victory. Nankervis made his Richmond debut in the 2017 season opening match, a victory over Carlton at the MCG. , money, salary, income, and assets. [57] Nankervis again earned a coaches vote in round 18's victory over St Kilda. He previously played for the Sydney Swans from 2014 to 2016. Origin: North Launceston, Height: 199cm Tasmania can be AFL 'destination club': McLachlan, Tassie AFL team a step closer with PM's $240m, Victory goalkeeper Dumont joins AFLW team, Dogs out to celebrate Bontempelli's milestone, Martin, Tigers not far off best says Hardwick, Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team. [8], In addition to football, Nankervis was also a promising junior cricketer. Nankervis ankle surgery adds to Tigers' injury woes. Though his impact at senior level was minimal, he was named in the 2016 NEAFL Team of the Year for his performances in the club's reserve side. Toby Nankervis (born 12 August 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Nankervis set a Richmond club record in round 5 when he posted 56 hitouts in a win over Melbourne on Anzac Day eve. Dual premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis and promising young midfielder Riley Collier-Dawkins have both signed new deals with the Club. [80] Nankervis made his return to football through the VFL in mid-July, recording 13 hit outs, eight disposals and a goal in managed minutes. He returned in the club's round 8 loss to Fremantle. Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis has joined star forward Tom Lynch in the surgeon's room after suffering an ankle injury. [49] He returned in the second and final match of the series though, before playing as lead ruck in the club's season-opening round 1 win over Carlton. He played in the club's semi-final match against Adelaide, recording a then-career-high 15 disposals along with 16 hit-outs. The much-loved ruckman served as co-captain for the first time in 2022 alongside Dylan Grimes after Trent Cotchin stepped down. But after just 12 senior appearances in three years with the Swans, Nankervis was traded to Richmond in search of greater opportunity. 15 disps (8 kicks 7 hballs), 7 tackles and 35 hitouts in, 20 disps (8 kicks 12 hballs), 7 tackles and 39 hitouts in, 18 disps (8 kicks 10 hballs), 4 marks, 4 tackles and 37 hitouts in, 14 disps (8 kicks 6 hballs), 11 tackles and 37 hitouts in. NCA NewsWire. Supercoach Price: $563,500 . Nankervis clutched at his groin following a ruck contest . AFL. In the same article he was rated the sixth best trade pick-up of the off-season. Toby Nankervis injury update https://aflratings.com.au/afl-news-toby-nankervis/ @aflratings #AFL #AFLFantasy #Supercoach. Scott Lycett and Toby Nankervis compete during the epic Port-Richmond prelim.
Toby Nankervis - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia Toby Nankervis did just about everything after he produced this stunning mid-air finish. [28] He was subsequently offered (and accepted) a one-match suspension by the AFL's Match Review Panel. In his first pre-season at the club, Nankervis was lauded for his aggressive playing style, with Richmond forward Sam Lloyd claiming Nankervis had "a bit of mongrel in him." [142], Updated to the end of round 23, 2022. [54] Nankervis was ruled fit to play despite the injury, but was beaten by his Eagles counterparts Nic Naitanui and Scott Lycett who carried West Coast to a win.
After eight rounds Nankervis ranked third at Richmond for contested possessions, centre clearances and total clearances behind only club captain Trent Cotchin and reigning Brownlow Medalist Dustin Martin. [10], Nankervis did not play senior football for the Swans in his first season, instead playing 18 matches with the club's reserves side in the NEAFL. In addition to football, Nankervis was also a promising junior cricketer. Nankervis made his return after two weeks rest with impressive performance in a VFL qualifying final win over the Essendon reserves in which he managed 22 disposals, 33 hitouts and a match winning final quarter goal despite a poor start and only playing limited minutes. He grew up in the north-east Tasmanian town of George Town, which is situated on the banks of . [36] When young ruck Ivan Soldo was added to the side in round 17, Nankervis saw a change in role, moved from a midfield exclusive role to one incorporating stints in the Richmond forward line. He contributed 14 disposals in a win during that match and a further 16 in what would prove a shock preliminary final loss to rivals Collingwood that brought Nankervis' and the club's season to an end. [55] In round 11's marquee Dreamtime at the 'G match against Essendon, Nankervis kicked two goals and was named among Richmond's best players by AFL Media in the 71-point victory. Richmond have confirmed Toby Nankervis will undergo surgery on a syndesmosis injury, just a day after confirming Tom Lynch will be sidelined due to surgery on his foot.. Nankervis suffered the injury to his left ankle in Round 4's loss to the Western Bulldogs, now expected to be sidelined for the "medium term".. Toby Nankervis is set to spend some time on the sidelines.
Dynasty talk on hold for Nankervis and Richmond - The Age He finished the season having played five matches at AFL level. Dylan Grimes speaks to the media following the Round 7 match against Gold Coast. Watch theNABAFLMid-Season Rookie Draft live and exclusively onAFL.com.au and theAFLLive Official App. Draft history: 2013 NAB AFL Draft 2nd round selection (Sydney) No. Two weeks later Nankervis would suffer a serious right adductor injury in a ruck contest during the first quarter of a match against Fremantle in round 8. After playing 23 matches and kicking seven goals that year, Nankervis placed 13th in the Richmond club best and fairest award. Toby Nankervis speaks to media following the practice match against Hawthorn. He was on the brink of selection on a number of times, being named as a senior emergency in eight matches that season. "[5] The club's coaching staff also heaped praise upon him, with Blake Caracella noting his willingness to "hit bodies and follow up and chase" while Andrew McQualter claimed Nankervis had "nearly put a couple of our players in hospital with his tackles. Nankervis is an aggressive ruckman who can play as a deep forward, and kicked 19.7 in his 13 NEAFL games in 2016. Get to know more about Richmond's new recruit, Toby Nankervis. He has since become one of the Tigers' most important team members in his No. 35; 2016 NAB AFL Draft traded by Sydney for No. The club's coaching staff also heaped praise upon him, with Blake Caracella noting his willingness to "hit bodies and follow up and chase" while Andrew McQualter claimed Nankervis had "nearly put a couple of our players in hospital with his tackles." [41] Though no player on either side had played in a Grand Final before, Nankervis had the unique experience of being the only player to have warmed up for one, having been an emergency in the previous year' game while with the Swans. Previous AFL club: Sydney (2015-16: 12 games, 3 goals). [137][138][139] Nankervis became a triple-premiership player the following week, leading all players for pressure acts in what the Herald Sun described as a "lion-hearted" performance as his team defeated Geelong by 31 points in the 2020 grand final. Nankervis clutched at his groin following a ruck contest with Rory Lobb in the first quarter at Optus Stadium, coming from the ground and taking no further part in the rousing Tigers' win. TOBY Nankervis doesn't like the spotlight but his past and present teammates have revealed the real "Nank", a fiercely determined big man with white line fever who becomes the life of the party with a few drinks under his belt. Toby Nankervis (Nank the Tank) was born on 12 August, 1994 in George Town, Australia. Passwords are encrypted before being stored in our system (we cannot see what your password is). Though Nankervis was beaten in the ruck by Brodie Grundy (45-18 hit-outs), it was his work around the ground that impressed coach Damien Hardwick. Off-season surgery to reattach the tendon to the bone sounded nasty, which made his preseason start late.
[102][103][104] Nankervis was recalled to AFL level when the season began a week later, recording 16 hit outs in significantly limited minutes as second-string to lead ruck Ivan Soldo in a win over Carlton that was played without crowds in attendance due to public health prohibitions on large gatherings. [19][21] In his first pre-season at the club, Nankervis was lauded for his aggressive playing style, with Richmond forward Sam Lloyd claiming Nankervis had "a bit of mongrel in him. He was once a member of the Tasmanian Cricket Academy and played for his state through Under-17s level. Nankervis followed this up with another impressive game in round 2's win over Collingwood. We have estimated Co-captain Toby Nankervis spoke to the media ahead of the Tigers Round 3 clash against Collingwood. Ivan Soldo made a strong return in yesterdays clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium. [69][70] Nankvervis started the season with a particularly strong performance, recording 17 disposals, 34 hit outs and an equal career-best three goals while playing lead ruck, earning four votes in the coaches' association award in the process. Toby Nankervis speaks to SEN about his 100th game, playing with Soldo and Noah Balta's form. After a complete pre-season training period, Nankervis began 2019 playing as a forward, in order to allow the club to trial potential ruck backups Ivan Soldo and Noah Balta. In round 11's marquee Dreamtime at the 'G match against Essendon, Nankervis kicked two goals and was named among Richmond's best players by AFL Media in the 71-point victory. He played 13 matches for the reserves side, kicking 19 goals in the process.
In round 6, Nankervis was reported for an off-the-ball elbow on Adelaide's David Mackay. On the back of his premiership year, Nankervis earned a further one year contract extension, seeing him secured to Richmond until at least the end of the 2020 season. ", "Slick Saints run reigning premiers off their feet", "UPDATE: Injury, family ties could rule out seven Tigers for R6", "AFL 2020: Richmond injury update on Dion Prestia, Trent Cotchin, Toby Nankervis", "Tom Lynch surgery: Richmond confident it can cover injured, missing stars", "AFL Round 12 teams: See all the ins and outs", "Hardwick lashes out at Lynch critics, says Richmond targeting should stop", "Tiger rucks rise to big Nic Nat challenge", "Premier class: Wounded Tigers teach Cats a lesson", "Tigers Player Ratings: Dusty starts strongly but fades fast, teammates follow suit", "Tigers player ratings: Young gun ascends to A-grade status, Dusty's sneaky great night", "Richmond defeats Geelong in AFL grand final at the Gabba to cement status as one of greatest-ever teams", "AFL Grand Final 2020: Every Richmond and Geelong player rated", "Lucky No.7? In a match against Eastlake he kicked six goals and took 11 marks. [93] Nankervis' output lifted considerably in the grand final, notching an equal season-best 17 disposals along with 22 hitouts to help his side to an 89-point victory and a second premiership in three seasons. Toby Nankervis Richmond Fantasy Stats FILTER Toby Nankervis 2023 SuperCoach Information Current Price $563,500 Breakeven 102 2023 Season Averages SEASON AVG 112.8 3 WEEK AVG 113.0 5 WEEK AVG 112.8 2023 Price History High $563,500 Low $531,100 Toby Nankervis 2023 AFL Fantasy Information Current Price $864,000 Breakeven 86 2023 Season Averages In round 6, Nankervis was reported for an off-the-ball elbow on Adelaide's David Mackay. At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Nankervis sought a contract away from Sydney, looking for greater opportunities to play at the AFL level. Toby Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'wnjQQy4mRTJBMI--aHTx-A',sig:'x2A5K-wRqS-rPYo0_MbGc8frKl1b9ofo9y8na1aWokQ=',w:'475px',h:'594px',items:'1241791204',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Check out an arsenal of advanced tools. He made his debut in round 14 2015, in a match against Port Adelaide at the Sydney Cricket Ground He kicked a goal on debut, to go along with ten disposals and six hit outs. In May Nankervis was labelled "a revelation" by The Age journalist Rohan Connolly, for his presence in a revitalised Richmond midfield. [15][135][136] He trailed only Dustin Martin for best on ground honours in the preliminary final that followed, notching a game-high 10 tackles, as well as recording three marks and 10 hit outs in the fourth quarter of that comeback win over Port Adelaide. Whilst he did not ultimately play, Nankervis was named as an emergency in the Swans' 2016 Grand Final team. Toby Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994.
Toby Nankervis of the Richmond Tigers Player Profile and - FootyWire He is currently single. [109][110][111] Just three days later, the AFL Commission suspended the season for an indefinite period after multiple states enforced border closures. Nankervis concluded the home and away season ranked second among the league's rucks for average disposals per game while Richmond earned the minor premiership and a home qualifying final against Hawthorn. At the time he was ranked third in the league for Rucks under Champion Data's ranking points system which aggregates various statistical categories. .
Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! He was born on August 12, 1994.2. The Tigers expected Nankervis, 28, to be sidelined for the "medium term", which is likely to be at least several weeks. Cookies will be used for the identification of users if the "Remember me on this computer" option is checked. Height: 199cm Weight: 102kg Position: Ruck Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #35 2013 National Draft by Sydney Swans. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Getty Images Sport Russell Freeman/AFL Photos Fan Tools is 1.99m and Weight 102kg.
Toby Nankervis Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family On the back of his impressive pre-season training efforts and a serious back injury to fellow ruck Shaun Hampson, Nankervis spent the JLT Community Series playing as the club's primary ruckman. Emails will NOT be used for the sending of unsolicited, spam or promotional materials. February 14, 2022 - 12:45PM. Toby Nankerviss income source is mostly from being a successful . He picked up a single coaches vote in round 15, this time for laying a team high 10 tackles. Toby Nankervis speaks to SEN about his 100th game, playing with Soldo and Noah Balta's form. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Watch the top goals from the Round 6 match against Gold Coast. [16] He played sporadically across the year, playing a total of seven matches. Nankervis was drafted by Sydney with the club's third pick and the 35th selection overall in the 2013 AFL National draft. He spent his early years in the South-West Melbourne suburb of Point Cook before the family moved to the rural northern Tasmanian town of George Town where he attended school at Lilydale District High School. That and the tandem situation will see his draft value plummet as a result. "He is expected to be out for the medium term.". Daniel Rioli has made a flying start to the 2023 AFL Coaches Associations Player of the Year award. The Mr Football fantasy management simulation is being developed for a soft launch as a mobile game for Android and iPhone in 2023. [5] He solidified his standing thanks to three consecutive strong performances and forced his way into position as the club's leading ruck. AFL Debate Club: Is the umpire dissent rule worth keeping?
Toby Nankervis Supercoach Statistics - FootyWire See whos hot in public Dream Teams and DT/SC popularity lists. Jon Ralph of the Herald Sun went so far as to label Nankervis the number one recruit in the league that year. [4][5][6] There he played junior football for Lilydale in the junior divisions of the North Eastern Football Union, including in an under 16s premiership in 2009 alongside fellow future-AFL draftee Jay Lockhart. [63][64] Nankervis was comprehensibly beaten by opposition ruck Brodie Grundy in that final match, allowing Grundy an all-time finals record 56 hit outs. 1 ruck role, and a triple premiership player. In 2013 Nankervis represented Tasmania in the National Under 18 Championships. You are currently logged in to Club Exclusive access. [27] Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has refused to write off season 2023. 23 Mar 2023 00:02:46 Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. He is renowned for being a fierce competitor, who applies plenty of pressure to opponents, a strong mark, thumping left-foot kick and dangerous around the goals.9. [9], In 2013 Nankervis represented Tasmania in the National Under 18 Championships. At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Nankervis sought a contract away from Sydney, looking for greater opportunities to play at the AFL level.
Toby Nankervis, Richmond Tigers @ FanFooty Though he returned to the field for a short period of play after the initial injury, he would be ruled out for the rest of the match by half time.
The club confirmed the fresh injury blow in a statement on Monday. He played his old club Sydney in round 13 and equaled a career high nine tackles in the match. Tigers hope rare ruck pairing delivers the goods", "Toby Nankervis doesn't like the spotlight but his past and present teammates reveal the real 'Nank', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toby_Nankervis&oldid=1148801763, Australian rules footballers from Tasmania, Richmond Football Club Premiership players, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 April 2023, at 12:28. Out of contract Nankervis did not play senior football for the Swans in his first season, instead playing 18 matches with the club's reserves side in the NEAFL.
2021RFCDraft - Richmond Football Club Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #35 2013 National Draft by Sydney Swans. Ross suffered a badly rolled ankle and has been ruled out for several weeks, with Damien Hardwick flagging the possibility of big-bodied young midfielder Riley Collier-Dawkins making his debut in his place. [3] He spent his early years in the South-West Melbourne suburb of Point Cook before the family moved to the rural northern Tasmanian town of George Town where he attended school at Lilydale District High School. Toby Nankervis was a colossal presence in Richmond's preliminary final win over Port Adelaide on Friday night, making a series of crucial interventions at pressure moments of the match. [15] It was the most contested possessions by a Richmond ruckman since Brad Ottens recorded 18 in round 17, 2003. He spent his early years in the South-West Melbourne suburb of Point Cook before the family moved to the rural north-eastern Tasmanian town of George Town. While Richmond were hopeful the strain wouldn't be too serious, scans on Monday confirmed the bad news for the club who are in the midst of a personnelcrisis. [40] He continued on in the ruck through winning finals against Geelong and Greater Western Sydney on the way to a Grand Final match-up with minor premiers Adelaide. Nankervis was ruled fit to play despite the injury, but was beaten by his Eagles counterparts Nic Naitanui and Scott Lycett who carried West Coast to a win. "But, he had some scans and definitely sprained his PCL, which is going to require a couple of weeks out of the game, just for it to glue up and for him to do a little bit of strength work around that and get his stability back to normal.". Toby Nankervis #25 Richmond Tigers. "Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis will undergo surgery for a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle," the statement read.
Toby Nankervis update https://aflratings.com.au/afl-news-toby-nankervis On 19 October 2016 he was traded to Richmond in exchange for a third round draft selection. 2. Tom Naghten is a senior editor for The Sporting News Australia. Use the Boys on the Bubble DT/SC for players about to change in price. Toby Nankervis (born 12 August 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). I also enjoy hackathons and adventures around the world. He spent part of the 2018 pre season training as a forward, preparing for the ultimately unsuccessful potential injury return of Shaun Hampson that could have seen Nankervis play significant forward-line minutes. Nankervis again earned a coaches vote in round 18's victory over St Kilda. He spent his early years in the South-West Melbourne suburb of Point Cook before the family moved to the rural northern Tasmanian town of George Town where he attended school at Lilydale District High School. Have the Tigers over-achieved? The former Swan played his 100th AFL game overall, while also ticking over 100 for the Tigers. According to our Database, He has no children. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Toby Nankervis of the Tigers in action during the 2022 AFL Round 17 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Richmond Tigers at Metricon Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia.
AFL news 2023: Toby Nankervis set for ankle surgery, Tom Lynch facing He played his old club Sydney in round 13 and equaled a career high nine tackles in the match. The ruckman will be out for "the medium term", according to the club, after suffering a syndesmosis injury on his left ankle. Project ruckman Mate Colina is sidelined long-term with a back injury. Age: 28yr 8mth Games: 125 Born: August 12, 1994 Origin: North Launceston. [137][140][141], Nankervis plays as a ruck and is particularly adept at the non-traditional ground ball aspects of the role including tackling and winning centre clearances. Become the coach of your own team, recruit players by opening card packs, train them up, play teams from all over Australia and try to win it all! Graham injured his hamstring in the second quarter. Nankervis isn't the only Richmond player to have picked up an injury against the Dockers, with youngster Jack Ross ruled out with an ankle injury. Nankervis, 26, has signed on for three years, tying him to the Club until the end of 2023 while Collier-Dawkins, 20, has secured a fresh two-year deal. [94][95], Nankervis underwent groin surgery to reattach his abductor tendon to the bone in the 2019/20 off-season, and had a significantly reduced pre-season training program as a result. Nankervis is a three-time premiership player with Richmond, winning in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Age: 28yr 8mth Games: 125 Born: August 12, 1994 Origin: North Launceston. He played in the club's semi-final match against Adelaide, recording a then-career-high 15 disposals along with 16 hit-outs. 45 (Jack Maibaum). [96][97][98] After limited minutes in match-simulation sessions in early February, Nankervis targeted a return to top-level match-play for the club's final pre-season game in March. [65] After playing 23 matches and kicking seven goals that year, Nankervis placed 13th in the Richmond club best and fairest award. In round 6, Nankervis was reported for an off-the-ball elbow on Adelaide's David Mackay. [127][128][129] He recorded 14 disposals and an equal game-high six tackles, while playing a supporting role to lead ruck Ivan Soldo. Some more injury news out of Round 4, with co-captain Toby Nankervis set to undergo surgery for a syndesmosis injury. Nankervis made his Richmond debut in the 2017 season opening match, a victory over Carlton at the MCG. He missed just one match however, returning to play in each of the club's two final matches before the finals series. [20] At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Nankervis sought a contract away from Sydney, looking for greater opportunities to play at the AFL level.