The look on Emilia's face is why our fans are the heart and soul of the Club. The Tigers expected Nankervis, 28, to be sidelined for the "medium term", which is likely to be at least several weeks. On 19 October 2016 he was traded to Richmond in exchange for a third round draft selection. In May Nankervis was labelled "a revelation" by The Age journalist Rohan Connolly, for his presence in a revitalised Richmond midfield. Nankervis was announced as co-captain alongside Dylan Grimes ahead of the 2022 Season. He played sporadically across the year, playing a total of seven matches. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994. [8] He was particularly dominant in a match against the Northern Territory where he recorded 22 disposals, nine marks and kicked five goals. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old? He solidified his standing thanks to three consecutive strong performances and forced his way into position as the club's leading ruck. [48] In the first pre-season match of 2018 Nankervis sustained a concussion mid match and sat out the majority of the match as a result. GLENN McFARLANE 6 min read September 20, 2018 - 6:00PM Toby Nankervis in action for Richmond. AFL Richmond Tigers' Toby Nankervis ankle surgery adds to injury - ESPN He has been a top performer as a ruckman/forward for Sydneys reserve-grade side and was selected in the 2016 NEAFL Team of the Year.8. [25] [90][91][92] He had a quiet performance in the preliminary final that followed, finishing with just 11 hitouts and five disposals in the win over Geelong that earned his side a grand final berth against Greater Western Sydney. [67][68] He kicked three goals while playing the role in the first of Richmond's pre-season matches, before shifting to the primary ruck role and adding one more goal in their final match of the series. Get to know more about Richmond's new recruit, Toby Nankervis. Nankervis made his return after two weeks rest with impressive performance in a VFL qualifying final win over the Essendon reserves in which he managed 22 disposals, 33 hitouts and a match winning final quarter goal despite a poor start and only playing limited minutes. He played 13 matches for the reserves side, kicking 19 goals in the process. He finished 2017 rating fifth at the club for total clearances (68) and third for tackles (97) that year. [15][105][106][107][108] In what was the first of what the league planned would be a reduced 17-round season, the match was also played with quarter lengths reduced by one fifth in order to reduce the physical load on players who would be expected to play multiple matches with short breaks in the second half of the year. Nankervis made his Richmond debut in the 2017 season opening match, a victory over Carlton at the MCG. Brownlow Medal: 2022 votes 3; career votes 12. He finished the season having played five matches at AFL level. Cookies will be used for the identification of users if the "Remember me on this computer" option is checked. Australia's #1 independent AFL news source, FINAL TEAMS: Geelong vs Hawthorn Round 4, 2023, FULL TIME: Geelong vs Hawthorn Round 4, 2023, Nat Fyfe a chance to return, Chapman set for sideline stint, Fremantles Matt Johnson handed two-game ban, Eagle Sam Petrevski-Seton accepts suspension. Put aside footy tribalism and just enjoy the Pies, The 10 best AFL players at the quarter mark of the 2023 season. Nankervis hurt his knee at the first bounce of the Tigers' R11 clash with Adelaide - yet played out the game - only for the club to reveal on Tuesday that he has sprained his PCL and will miss at least a month of football. Toby Nankervis, Richmond Tigers @ FanFooty Match shown is the most recent game when season/career high was attained. He played 13 matches for the reserves side, kicking 19 goals in the process. Toby Nankervis of the Richmond Tigers Player Profile and - FootyWire [78][79] Though he had returned to full speed running within six weeks, slower progression with strength in the muscle saw estimates of a return push back at least two more weeks. Ivan Soldo made a strong return in yesterdays clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium. 35; 2016 NAB AFL Draft traded by Sydney for No. [58] Three weeks later Nankervis suffered a minor quad cork injury during round 20 that saw him miss the club's round 21 match Gold Coast. Use the Boys on the Bubble DT/SC for players about to change in price. Tigers hope rare ruck pairing delivers the goods", "Toby Nankervis doesn't like the spotlight but his past and present teammates reveal the real 'Nank', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toby_Nankervis&oldid=1148801763, Australian rules footballers from Tasmania, Richmond Football Club Premiership players, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 April 2023, at 12:28. [96][97][98] After limited minutes in match-simulation sessions in early February, Nankervis targeted a return to top-level match-play for the club's final pre-season game in March. In round 6, Nankervis was reported for an off-the-ball elbow on Adelaide's David Mackay. Though his impact at senior level was minimal, he was named in the 2016 NEAFL Team of the Year for his performances in the club's reserve side. [10], Nankervis did not play senior football for the Swans in his first season, instead playing 18 matches with the club's reserves side in the NEAFL. Richmond's physical performance manager Peter Burge said:"The doctor did some testing and those sorts of things and suspected that there may have been a little bit of a PCL sprain, but he was good enough to go back out and play at that stage. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. The duo join Tom Brown (wrist), Josh Gibcus (hamstring), Mate Colina (back) andKaleb Smith (foot) on the medium-to-long term injury list. [109][110][111] Just three days later, the AFL Commission suspended the season for an indefinite period after multiple states enforced border closures. [47] He spent part of the 2018 pre season training as a forward, preparing for the ultimately unsuccessful potential injury return of Shaun Hampson that could have seen Nankervis play significant forward-line minutes. He was born on August 12, 1994.2. In the five match period that Soldo was in the team (including two with Riewoldt out), Nankervis saw his percentage of playing time in the forward line increase from less than three per cent to 36 per cent. Age: 28yr 8mth Games: 125 Born: August 12, 1994 Origin: North Launceston. [35] He played his old club Sydney in round 13 and equaled a career high nine tackles in the match. He played football above his age group, playing senior matches for the North Launceston Football Club in the Tasmanian Football League as a junior. Origin: North Launceston, Height: 199cm The Tribunal page lists players with points and/or loading from charges. [9] He was named the competition's best ruck, winning All-Australian selection as well as being a joint winner of the Harrison Medal for Division 2's best and fairest player. I also enjoy hackathons and adventures around the world. [41] Though no player on either side had played in a Grand Final before, Nankervis had the unique experience of being the only player to have warmed up for one, having been an emergency in the previous year' game while with the Swans. Contract Status: Out of contract at the end of 2023 AFL Player Contracts. It's your turn to Level Up in 2023 alongside Richmond Captains, Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis! 10 Apr 2023 05:58:21 February 14, 2022 - 12:45PM. [8] He played 13 matches for the reserves side, kicking 19 goals in the process. Have the Tigers over-achieved? In his first pre-season at the club, Nankervis was lauded for his aggressive playing style, with Richmond forward Sam Lloyd claiming Nankervis had "a bit of mongrel in him." Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? [11][12] He was on the brink of selection on a number of times, being named as a senior emergency in eight matches that season. [120][121] Nankervis stayed in Melbourne to undergo surgery on the ankle in the week that followed, while his teammates relocated to the Gold Coast as a result of a virus outbreak in Melbourne. Richmond continue to count the cost of their brutal loss to the Western Bulldogs, with co-captain Toby Nankervis to undergo ankle surgery. He ultimately missed selection for that match and instead made his return in a VFL practice match in the first week March and was scheduled to play in another the following week that was eventually cancelled due to safety concerns as a result of the rapid progression of the coronavirus pandemic into Australia. He played a further two matches at reserves-level, gradually increasing his playing time as he continued to recover towards full fitness. Two weeks later Nankervis would suffer a serious right adductor injury in a ruck contest during the first quarter of a match against Fremantle in round 8. Height: 199cm Weight: 102kg Position: Ruck Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #35 2013 National Draft by Sydney Swans. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. He will provide solid backup for Richmond's No.1 ruckman Shaun Hampson, with veteran Ivan Maric also on the Tigers' list next year. Get the latest injury update ahead of Friday night's clash with Sydney at Adelaide Oval. I love writing and learning new things in order to better educate those in need. [52] After eight rounds Nankervis ranked third at Richmond for contested possessions, centre clearances and total clearances behind only club captain Trent Cotchin and reigning Brownlow Medalist Dustin Martin. He returned in the second and final match of the series though, before playing as lead ruck in the club's season-opening round 1 win over Carlton. Toby Nankervis was a colossal presence in Richmond's preliminary final win over Port Adelaide on Friday night, making a series of crucial interventions at pressure moments of the match. [63][64] Nankervis was comprehensibly beaten by opposition ruck Brodie Grundy in that final match, allowing Grundy an all-time finals record 56 hit outs. Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. In round 10's Dreamtime at the 'G match, Nankervis would kick a running goal from the 50 metre arc to seal the game in the final two minutes.