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{{Short description|Australian rules footballer and radio presenter}} |
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{{BLP sources|date=October 2009}} |
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{{Infobox AFL biography |
{{Infobox AFL biography |
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| name = Nick Gill |
| name = Nick Gill |
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| fullname = Nathan Hunter Gill |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|8|25|df=y}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|8|25|df=y}} |
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| originalteam = [[Oakleigh Chargers]] |
| originalteam = [[Oakleigh Chargers]] |
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| draftpick = 10th overall, [[2000 AFL Draft#Pre-Season Draft|2000 AFL Pre-Season Draft]] |
| draftpick = 10th overall, [[2000 AFL Draft#Pre-Season Draft|2000 AFL Pre-Season Draft]], {{AFL Mel}}<br>55th overall, [[2002 AFL Draft|2002 AFL Rookie Draft]], {{AFL Kan}}<br>64th overall, [[2006 AFL Draft]], {{AFL Ade}} |
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| height = 192 cm |
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| weight = 90 kg |
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| position = Forward |
| position = Forward |
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| years = 2001<br />2003<br />2007–09 |
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| clubs = {{AFL Mel}}<br />{{AFL Kan}}<br />{{AFL Ade}} |
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| games(goals) = 0 (0)<br />0 (0)<br />16 (20) |
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| statsend = 2008 |
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| years1 = 2001 |
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| club1 = {{AFL Mel}} |
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| games_goals1 = 0 (0) |
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| years2 = 2003 |
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| club2 = {{AFL Kan}} |
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| games_goals2 = 0 (0) |
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| years3 = 2007–2009 |
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| club3 = {{AFL Ade}} |
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| games_goals3 = 16 (20) |
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'''Nick Gill''' (born 25 August 1982) is |
'''Nick Gill''' (born 25 August 1982) is a former professional [[Australian Rules football|Australian rules football]] player who played for the [[Adelaide Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). He was originally drafted by [[Melbourne Football Club|Melbourne]] in the [[2000 AFL Draft#Pre-Season Draft|2000 pre-season draft]] but was delisted at the end of [[2001 AFL season|2001]]. He then spent 2002 playing with [[Port Melbourne Football Club|Port Melbourne]] in the [[Victorian Football League|VFL]] and after a good season was selected by the [[North Melbourne Football Club|Kangaroos]] in the 2002 rookie draft. He was again delisted after only one season and in 2004 returned to play for the [[North Adelaide Roosters]] where he was runner-up in the Magarey Medal in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nafc.com.au/-/nafc/lib/pdfs/2016%20Rooster%20Reminisces%20-%20Rd%204%202006pdf.pdf|title=Rooster Reminisces|access-date=14 September 2016}}</ref> |
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==AFL career== |
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His 2006 form with [[North Adelaide Roosters]] was not the best but impressive results at the South Australian state screening saw him drafted by the Crows with the 64th pick of the [[2006 AFL |
His 2006 form with [[North Adelaide Roosters]] was not the best but impressive results at the South Australian state screening saw him drafted by the Crows with the 64th pick of the [[2006 AFL Draft]]. The Crows also drafted Gill as a mature-age recruit to act as insurance for the injured [[Trent Hentschel]]. |
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Despite not having the best of starts after being plagued by hamstring injuries at the start of the season, Gill eventually worked his way back into form to be picked for his first game in a [[forward pocket]] for the Round 17 clash against the [[Essendon Bombers]] in 2007. |
Despite not having the best of starts after being plagued by hamstring injuries at the start of the season, Gill eventually worked his way back into form to be picked for his first game in a [[forward pocket]] for the Round 17 clash against the [[Essendon Bombers|Essendon Football Club]] in 2007. |
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In 2008 Gill was in and out of the side, becoming a fixture late in the season due to injuries to several key forwards. |
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On debut, Gill displayed his athleticism by taking a couple of impressive contested marks. His performance, however, was marred by considerable inaccuracy in front of goals although he did manage to convert a shot from point-blank range late in the game after receiving a free kick. |
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| ⚫ | Gill but struggled with injuries in 2009, and was unable to break into a suddenly potent Adelaide forward line. At the end of the season, he was one of five players delisted by Adelaide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,26205018-12428,00.html |title=The Crows have delisted Robert Shirley|first= Daniel|last=Brettig|date=13 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2009|work=The Advertiser|publisher=[[News Corp (2013–present)|News Corp]]}}</ref> |
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In his 2nd match against bitter home town rival Port Adelaide, Gill took an important mark in the fourth quarter and converted his shot close to goal, albeit from a reasonably tight angle. This spurred a four-goal run from the Crows that ultimately gave them a confidence-boosting 8-point win while keeping their season alive. |
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Gill played for the [[North Hobart Football Club]] during the 2013 TSL season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pressreader.com/australia/mercury-hobart/20130519/282222303282214|title=Nick Aims to Banish|date=20 May 2013}}</ref> |
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Gill's kicking abilities, however, remained under scrutiny after he failed to convert from directly in front in the first quarter in addition to poorly executing an attempted snap at goal which went straight up in the air, resulting in considerable embarrassment as well as laughter from the crowd and commentators. |
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Nick Gill played in Adelaide's round 19 loss to Geelong at Skilled Stadium and maintained his goal-per-game career, as he kicked 1 goal and 1 behind. Gill's poor kicking ability is well noticed amongst fans and media, even causing commentator [[Dennis Cometti]] to say "ohh Gill has it, this should be interesting", an obvious jibe at his poor kicking. |
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His poor kicking fortunes turned around however against the [[Western Bulldogs]] in round 20. He slotted two goals from nearly 50 metres out on reasonably difficult angles, causing fans at [[AAMI Stadium]] to rejoice. The second goal sealed the win for the Crows, ensuring their finals hopes were kept alive. It is well documented that Gill has been working very closely with coaching staff at the club to improve various aspects of his goal kicking technique and his efforts against the Bulldogs suggested that improvement has already come as a result. |
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In round 21 against the Brisbane Lions, Gill put in a brilliant performance across half forward collecting 19 disposals and taking 10 marks. His questionable goal kicking once again came under scrutinty following a return of 1.3, however, despite the poor kicking, his role in the side's 26 point win could not be under-valued and he was named in Adelaide's best players. |
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In Adelaide's final minor round match against Collingwood, Gill played a brilliant game, taking several big grabs and laying some great tackles. He also converted 2 vital goals leading Adelaide to a stirring 19 point win and cementing their spot in the final 8. Gill again featured in the best players. |
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In 2008 Gill was in and out of the side, becoming a fixture late in the season due to injuries to several key forwards. Gill continued to show glimpses of class, with a burst in the first quarter in round 17 against Sydney, where in the space of a few minutes he gave off two goals and kicked one himself. A few weeks later against Essendon, he scored his first "bag" of goals – five goals in a 56-point win. However, his kicking remained under scrutiny as he also missed a couple of shots he should have kicked late in the game. |
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| ⚫ | Gill but struggled with injuries in 2009, and was unable to break into a suddenly potent Adelaide forward line. At the end of the season, he was one of five players delisted |
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==Radio== |
==Radio== |
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Nick was part of the SAFM breakfast show with Hayley, Rabbit & Cosi as the sports guru in Adelaide |
Nick was part of the SAFM breakfast show with Hayley, Rabbit & Cosi as the sports guru in Adelaide.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keily|first=Adam|title=Summer Breakfast 2010|url=http://www.adamkeily.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10:safm-summer-breakfast&catid=12:news}}</ref> In 2014 he replaced Ali Carle on Triple M Adelaide's Hot Breakfast. Nick currently hosts Hit 106.9 Newcastle's Breakfast Show with Jess Farchione & Ducko. However, Nick will no longer be on the Hit 106.9 network due to a strategic change.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/triple-ms-nick-gill-newcastle|title=Triple M's Nick Gill off to Newcastle {{!}} radioinfo|website=www.radioinfo.com.au|access-date=2018-01-29}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{AFL Tables| |
*{{AFL Tables | N/Nick_Gill }} |
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{{2001 AFL pre-season draft}} |
{{2001 AFL pre-season draft}} |
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[[Category:Port Melbourne Football Club players]] |
[[Category:Port Melbourne Football Club players]] |
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[[Category:Oakleigh Chargers players]] |
[[Category:Oakleigh Chargers players]] |
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[[Category:Australian rules footballers from Victoria ( |
[[Category:Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)]] |
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[[Category:North Hobart Football Club players]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:36, 21 June 2024
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Nathan Hunter Gill | ||
| Date of birth | 25 August 1982 | ||
| Original team(s) | Oakleigh Chargers | ||
| Draft |
10th overall, 2000 AFL Pre-Season Draft, Melbourne 55th overall, 2002 AFL Rookie Draft, Kangaroos 64th overall, 2006 AFL Draft, Adelaide | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2001 | Melbourne | 0 (0) | |
| 2003 | Kangaroos | 0 (0) | |
| 2007–2009 | Adelaide | 16 (20) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Nick Gill (born 25 August 1982) is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was originally drafted by Melbourne in the 2000 pre-season draft but was delisted at the end of 2001. He then spent 2002 playing with Port Melbourne in the VFL and after a good season was selected by the Kangaroos in the 2002 rookie draft. He was again delisted after only one season and in 2004 returned to play for the North Adelaide Roosters where he was runner-up in the Magarey Medal in 2005.[1]
AFL career
[edit]His 2006 form with North Adelaide Roosters was not the best but impressive results at the South Australian state screening saw him drafted by the Crows with the 64th pick of the 2006 AFL Draft. The Crows also drafted Gill as a mature-age recruit to act as insurance for the injured Trent Hentschel.
Despite not having the best of starts after being plagued by hamstring injuries at the start of the season, Gill eventually worked his way back into form to be picked for his first game in a forward pocket for the Round 17 clash against the Essendon Football Club in 2007.
In 2008 Gill was in and out of the side, becoming a fixture late in the season due to injuries to several key forwards.
Gill but struggled with injuries in 2009, and was unable to break into a suddenly potent Adelaide forward line. At the end of the season, he was one of five players delisted by Adelaide.[2]
Gill played for the North Hobart Football Club during the 2013 TSL season.[3]
Radio
[edit]Nick was part of the SAFM breakfast show with Hayley, Rabbit & Cosi as the sports guru in Adelaide.[4] In 2014 he replaced Ali Carle on Triple M Adelaide's Hot Breakfast. Nick currently hosts Hit 106.9 Newcastle's Breakfast Show with Jess Farchione & Ducko. However, Nick will no longer be on the Hit 106.9 network due to a strategic change.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rooster Reminisces" (PDF). Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Brettig, Daniel (13 October 2009). "The Crows have delisted Robert Shirley". The Advertiser. News Corp. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
- ^ "Nick Aims to Banish". 20 May 2013.
- ^ Keily, Adam. "Summer Breakfast 2010".
- ^ "Triple M's Nick Gill off to Newcastle | radioinfo". www.radioinfo.com.au. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
External links
[edit]- Nick Gill's playing statistics from AFL Tables