| Nick Watson | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Nicholas Watson | ||
| Nickname(s) | The Wizard | ||
| Date of birth | (2005-02-24) 24 February 2005 (age 19) | ||
| Original team(s) | Eastern Ranges (NAB League)/East Ringwood (EFNL)/Caulfield Grammar (APS) | ||
| Draft | No. 5, 2023 AFL draft, Hawthorn | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2024, Hawthorn vs. Essendon, at MCG | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Hawthorn | 9 (6) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 17, 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Nick Watson (born 24 February 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Watson grew up in Melbourne’s outer east and was educated at Rowville Sports Academy and Caulfield Grammar.[1] A small forward, Watson in 2023 was the top goalscorer while playing for Caulfield Grammar in the APS competition. He also was the top goalkicker playing for VicMetro in the 2023 National championships.[2] He played his junior football for Montrose and East Ringwood in the Eastern Football League.
He was the fifth selection in the 2023 AFL draftbyHawthorn.[3] Nicknamed ‘The Wizard’ for his ability to do special things in attack, Watson is an exciting prospect. [4] He made his debut against Essendon at the MCG in the opening round of the 2024 AFL season.
Updated to the end of round 17, 2024.[5]
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| 2024 | Hawthorn | 34 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 52 | 41 | 93 | 27 | 22 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 10.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 | |
| Career | 9 | 6 | 18 | 52 | 41 | 93 | 27 | 22 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 10.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 0 | ||
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