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Nick Naitanui

Ruck
2018 - 2022
West Coast Eagles
2011 - 2016
West Coast Eagles
Nick Naitanui, known by his nickname "Nic Nat," is a former Australian rules footballer who made a significant impact during his career with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on May 4, 1990, in Penrith, New South Wales, Naitanui's football journey began in Midvale, where he played for the Midvale Junior Football Club before moving on to represent Western Australia in the AFL Under 18 Championships in 2007 and 2008. In 2008, Naitanui's talent caught the attention of the West Coast Eagles, who drafted him as the second pick in the National Draft. He made his AFL debut in 2009, showcasing his exceptional skills as a ruckman. Throughout his career, Naitanui demonstrated his versatility and athleticism, earning accolades such as Brownlow Medal votes and nominations for prestigious awards like the AFL Rising Star. Standing tall at 202 cm (6 ft 8 in) and weighing 111 kg (245 lb), Naitanui was a formidable presence on the field, known for his agility, strength, and ability to dominate the ruck contests. His contributions to the West Coast Eagles earned him a place in the All-Australian team as the first-choice ruckman, highlighting his impact on the game. Despite retiring from professional football in 2023, Nick Naitanui's legacy as a skilled and influential player continues to inspire fans and aspiring athletes in the world of Australian Football.

Season Stats:

2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Eagles
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
486
25
32%
31
21
38%
-
-
Goals
2
0.3
373
67
3%
18
37
5%
212
1%
Behinds
1
0.1
399
43
2%
19
15
7%
121
1%
Assists
1
0.1
454
28
4%
27
12
8%
143
1%
Disposals
105
13.1
458
753
14%
27
456
23%
7328
1%
Kicks
43
5.4
502
444
10%
32
356
12%
4616
1%
Handballs
62
7.8
346
409
15%
18
225
28%
2712
2%
Marks
12
1.5
555
190
6%
35
148
8%
2160
1%
Tackles
19
2.4
433
171
11%
26
110
17%
1292
1%
Hitouts
230
28.8
25
833
28%
2
280
82%
651
35%
Clearances
45
5.6
105
201
22%
4
99
45%
744
6%
Frees For
8
1
393
48
17%
26
32
25%
441
2%
Frees Against
16
2
210
60
27%
8
37
43%
438
4%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Eagles

All Season Stats (2011-2016, 2018-2022)

Games Played
Total 181
Goals
Total 100
Avg 0.6
Behinds
Total 69
Avg 0.4
Assists
Total 71
Avg 0.4
Disposals
Total 2277
Avg 12.6
Kicks
Total 1017
Avg 5.6
Handballs
Total 1260
Avg 7
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 45% - 55%
Marks
Total 331
Avg 1.8
Tackles
Total 600
Avg 3.3
Hitouts
Total 5032
Avg 27.8
Clearances
Total 788
Avg 4.4
Frees For
Total 232
Avg 1.3
Frees Against
Total 203
Avg 1.1

Nick Naitanui - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Nick Naitanui - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Nick Naitanui - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Nick Naitanui' 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.

Nick Naitanui - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Nick Naitanui' 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.

Nick Naitanui - 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.

Nick Naitanui - 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 Nick Naitanui in the context of their team and the league as a whole.