Nick Holman
Nicholas Holman (born 29 May 1995) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for Carlton from 2014 to 2015.
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![]() Holman playing for Gold Coast in August 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Nicholas Holman | ||
Date of birth | 29 May 1995 | ||
Original team(s) | Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup) | ||
Draft |
No. 51, 2013 national draft No. 19, 2018 rookie draft | ||
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Utility | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Gold Coast | ||
Number | 39 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2014–2015 | Carlton | 9 (0) | |
2018– | Gold Coast | 46 (23) | |
Total | 55 (23) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Early life
Holman played his junior football with Kyabram Football Club in the Goulburn Valley Football League, where he won a senior premiership in 2013, and played TAC Cup football for the Murray Bushrangers, where he was the vice-captain.[1] He represented and was named the joint-most valuable player (MVP) of the Vic Country team at the 2013 AFL Under 18 Championships, playing as a midfielder.[2]
AFL career
Holman was recruited by the Carlton Football Club with its third round selection, pick 51 overall, in the 2013 national draft.[1] He spent most of the 2014 season playing with Carlton's VFL-affiliate, the Northern Blues, and he made his senior debut for Carlton against Port Adelaide in round 22, 2014.[3]
After nine matches in two seasons, he was delisted at the conclusion of the 2015 season.[4] He then made a move to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) where he played for the Central District Football Club in 2016 and 2017.
After spending two seasons in the SANFL, Holman was recruited by Gold Coast in the 2018 rookie draft.
References
- "Kyabram premiership player drafted by Carlton". Kyabram Free Press. 27 November 2013. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "Holman, Jones share Vic Country MVP". 20 August 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- Loretta Smith (21 August 2014). "Holman to debut". Carlton Football Club. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "Final list changes". CarltonFC.com.au. Bigpond. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nick Holman. |
- Nick Holman's profile on the official website of the Gold Coast Football Club
- Nick Holman at AustralianFootball.com
- Nick Holman's playing statistics from AFL Tables