#28

Nicholas Murray

Key Defender
2021 - 2023
Adelaide Crows
Nicholas Murray, born on 18 December 2000, is a rising star in Australian Rules Football. Starting his career as a junior player with the Murray Bushrangers, he quickly caught the eye of talent scouts with his exceptional skills on the field. Despite facing setbacks at the AFL draft for two consecutive seasons, Murray's determination and hard work paid off when he secured a rookie contract with the Adelaide Football Club in early 2021. Making his AFL debut in less than three weeks after signing with Adelaide, Murray wasted no time in showcasing his abilities as a key defender. Standing tall at 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) and weighing 98 kg (216 lb), he brings a formidable presence to Adelaide's backline. His agility, strategic play, and strong defensive capabilities have made him an indispensable asset to the team. Hailing from Henty in New South Wales, Murray's journey to professional football has been marked by resilience and perseverance. His debut in Round 2, 2021 against Sydney at the Sydney Cricket Ground was a testament to his talent and dedication to the sport. Wearing the number 28 jersey for Adelaide, Murray continues to impress fans and critics alike with his consistent performance on the field. As Nicholas Murray continues to evolve as a key player for Adelaide, his contributions to the team's defensive strategies are vital to their success in the AFL. With his promising career trajectory, Murray is undoubtedly a player to watch in the Australian Rules Football scene.

Season Stats:

2023 2022 2021
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Crows
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
17
-
313
26
65%
19
23
74%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
81
-
-
76
0%
319
0%
Behinds
1
0.1
416
44
2%
21
34
3%
237
0%
Assists
1
0.1
450
41
2%
26
20
5%
226
0%
Disposals
166
9.8
385
707
23%
22
637
26%
8368
2%
Kicks
114
6.7
342
470
24%
21
401
28%
5020
2%
Handballs
52
3.1
430
400
13%
25
375
14%
3348
2%
Marks
67
3.9
265
208
32%
16
124
54%
2022
3%
Tackles
12
0.7
517
190
6%
29
175
7%
1546
1%
Hitouts
0
-
-
888
-
-
888
0%
1077
0%
Clearances
4
0.2
426
207
2%
24
141
3%
922
0%
Frees For
4
0.2
485
44
9%
28
40
10%
437
1%
Frees Against
7
0.4
413
46
15%
25
34
21%
471
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Crows

All Season Stats (2021-2023)

Games Played
Total 46
Goals
Total 1
Avg 0
Behinds
Total 2
Avg 0
Assists
Total 2
Avg 0
Disposals
Total 383
Avg 8.3
Kicks
Total 271
Avg 5.9
Handballs
Total 112
Avg 2.4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 71% - 29%
Marks
Total 140
Avg 3
Tackles
Total 51
Avg 1.1
Hitouts
Total 7
Avg 0.2
Clearances
Total 10
Avg 0.2
Frees For
Total 30
Avg 0.7
Frees Against
Total 30
Avg 0.7

Nicholas Murray - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Nicholas Murray - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Nicholas Murray - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Nicholas Murray' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Nicholas Murray - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Nicholas Murray' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Nicholas Murray - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Nicholas Murray - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Nicholas Murray in the context of their team and the league as a whole.