#22

Tom Nicholls

Ruckman
2013 - 2016
Gold Coast Suns
2011
Gold Coast Suns
Tom Nicholls, a towering figure at 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) and weighing in at 102 kg (225 lb), is a former professional Australian Rules footballer who made his mark playing as a Ruckman for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Hailing from Yarrawonga, Victoria, Nicholls was a standout player from an early age, showcasing his skills with the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup before being recruited as one of the underage talents by the Gold Coast team. Nicholls' journey with the Gold Coast Football Club began in their inaugural season, where he quickly established himself as a key player on the team. His hard work and dedication on the field paid off when he made his AFL debut in Round 8 of the 2011 season, facing off against Adelaide in a memorable match where he even played against his girlfriend's brother, Kurt Tippett. Throughout his time with the Gold Coast Club from 2011 to 2019, Nicholls left a lasting impact with his exceptional ruck skills and strategic gameplay. His number 22 jersey became synonymous with strength and resilience on the field, earning him a well-deserved reputation as a formidable player in the league. Despite his retirement from professional football, Tom Nicholls' legacy as a talented Ruckman and his contributions to the Gold Coast Football Club will always be remembered by fans and fellow players alike.

Season Stats:

2016 2015 2014 2013 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Suns
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
15
-
322
26
58%
15
22
68%
-
-
Goals
2
0.1
379
82
2%
19
66
3%
256
1%
Behinds
2
0.1
352
54
4%
18
34
6%
187
1%
Assists
1
0.1
442
28
4%
25
24
4%
176
1%
Disposals
192
12.8
356
802
24%
21
473
41%
7690
2%
Kicks
59
3.9
451
503
12%
27
293
20%
4236
1%
Handballs
133
8.9
197
472
28%
9
211
63%
3454
4%
Marks
33
2.2
426
222
15%
24
153
22%
1885
2%
Tackles
80
5.3
98
188
43%
4
88
91%
1497
5%
Hitouts
337
22.5
18
928
36%
1
337
100%
687
49%
Clearances
57
3.8
91
191
30%
3
103
55%
715
8%
Frees For
12
0.8
261
71
17%
14
31
39%
366
3%
Frees Against
22
1.5
92
53
42%
3
27
81%
392
6%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Suns

All Season Stats (2011, 2013-2016)

Games Played
Total 45
Goals
Total 7
Avg 0.2
Behinds
Total 5
Avg 0.1
Assists
Total 9
Avg 0.2
Disposals
Total 555
Avg 12.3
Kicks
Total 175
Avg 3.9
Handballs
Total 380
Avg 8.4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 32% - 68%
Marks
Total 102
Avg 2.3
Tackles
Total 203
Avg 4.5
Hitouts
Total 997
Avg 22.2
Clearances
Total 160
Avg 3.6
Frees For
Total 51
Avg 1.1
Frees Against
Total 65
Avg 1.4

Tom Nicholls - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Tom Nicholls - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Tom Nicholls - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

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

Tom Nicholls - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

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

Tom Nicholls - 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.

Tom Nicholls - 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 Tom Nicholls in the context of their team and the league as a whole.