Nankervis has suffered a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle and will join Tom Lynch (broken foot) and Jack Graham (hamstring) on the sidelines. Get to know more about Richmond's new recruit, Toby Nankervis. At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Nankervis sought a contract away from Sydney, looking for greater opportunities to play at the AFL level. Though Nankervis was beaten in the ruck by Brodie Grundy (45-18 hit-outs), it was his work around the ground that impressed coach Damien Hardwick. [34] After ten rounds Nankervis ranked 20th in the league for hit-outs (26.4), but among rucks was sixth in clearances (2.9), and fifth for both tackles (3.1) and disposals (13.8). Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994. If the Tigers do decide to bring in another player for the MCG blockbuster with Hawthorn in round nine, eight-gamer Ivan Solda will likely get the nod. At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Nankervis sought a contract away from Sydney, looking for greater opportunities to play at the AFL level. Dual premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis and promising young midfielder Riley Collier-Dawkins have both signed new deals with the Club. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has called on umpires to give Toby Nankervis a fair go, claiming the premiership ruckman is being treated harshly by whistleblowers. Age: 28yr 8mth Games: 125 Born: August 12, 1994 Origin: North Launceston. [3] He spent his early years in the South-West Melbourne suburb of Point Cook before the family moved to the rural northern Tasmanian town of George Town where he attended school at Lilydale District High School. [88][89] It was enough to earn him a senior-level recall for the club's AFL qualifying final win over the Brisbane Lions the following week in which he recorded 24 hitouts while supporting lead ruck Ivan Soldo. AFL Richmond Tigers' Toby Nankervis ankle surgery adds to injury - ESPN It was the most contested possessions by a Richmond ruckman since Brad Ottens recorded 18 in round 17, 2003. [15][51] For that performance he earned five votes in the AFL Coaches Association award as the equal-third best player on the ground. [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. Parents of players involved . [23] He recorded career bests for hit-outs (27) and goals (2) in the match. The Tigers could call on defender Ben Miller for support while Marlion Pickett has frequently been used as a pinch-hitter. 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. 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." Nankervis set a Richmond club record in round 5 when he posted 56 hitouts in a win over Melbourne on Anzac Day eve. [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. Toby Nankervis set to undergo surgery - AFL News - Zero Hanger Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Dylan Grimes speaks to the media following the Round 7 match against Gold Coast. His stint lasted just the one match however, after he was a late withdrawal with groin soreness the following week. That and the tandem situation will see his draft value plummet as a result. It was the most contested possessions by a Richmond ruckman since Brad Ottens recorded 18 in round 17, 2003. "[22] On the back of his impressive pre-season training efforts and a serious back injury to fellow ruck Shaun Hampson, Nankervis spent the JLT Community Series playing as the club's primary ruckman. Nankervis was drafted by Sydney with the club's third pick and the 35th selection overall in the 2013 AFL National draft. Richmond FC (@Richmond_FC) April 10, 2023. Toby Nankervis speaks to media following the practice match against Hawthorn. He ultimately became a premiership player in 2017 though, logging 28 hitouts, 18 disposals, four marks and three tackles in his side's 48 point victory. He received another two votes in that award for his 14 disposals and one goal in round 4, earning the fifth most votes of any Richmond player that day. Watch theNABAFLMid-Season Rookie Draft live and exclusively onAFL.com.au and theAFLLive Official App. [8], Nankervis was draft eligible in 2012, but was passed over in both the national and rookie drafts. The much-loved ruckman served as co-captain for the first time in 2022 alongside Dylan Grimes after Trent Cotchin stepped down. [137][138][139] Nankervis became a triple-premiership player the following week, leading all players for pressure acts in what the Herald Sun described as a "lion-hearted" performance as his team defeated Geelong by 31 points in the 2020 grand final. He made his debut in round 14 2015, in a match against Port Adelaide at the Sydney Cricket Ground He kicked a goal on debut, to go along with ten disposals and six hit outs. Try the Breakdown DT/SC for club-vs-position histories. 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. [24] He recorded career highs for disposals (21), clearances (an equal team-high seven), inside-50s (6), rebound-50s (3) and contested possessions (14). [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. Toby Nankervis, Richmond Tigers @ FanFooty [124][125][126] Nankervis joined the main training group by the second week of August and was recalled to AFL level for the club's round 14 match against West Coast. Grigg, 31, is dealing with knee and hip complaints and would open up a spot on the club's list for the mid-season draft if he decided to pull the pin. Nankervis is a two-time premiership player with Richmond, winning in 2017 and 2019. He spent his early years in the South-West Melbourne suburb of Point Cook before the family moved to the rural northern Tasmanian town of George Town where he attended school at Lilydale District High School. He returned in the club's round 8 loss to Fremantle. Nankervis has played all four games for the Tigers so far in 2023, averaging 16.8 disposals and 37 hitouts per game. Emails will only be used for identification purposes and for the resetting of forgotten passwords. He is currently single. Nankervis followed this up with another impressive game in round 2's win over Collingwood. [71][72] He received another two votes in that award for his 14 disposals and one goal in round 4, earning the fifth most votes of any Richmond player that day. 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. [37] An eye-injury to full forward Jack Riewoldt caused him to miss round 19 and saw Nankervis asked to fill his role, kicking a career high three goals in the process. [5] He solidified his standing thanks to three consecutive strong performances and forced his way into position as the club's leading ruck. So, how much is Toby Nankervis worth 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. Nankervis was ruled fit to play despite the injury, but was beaten by his Eagles counterparts Nic Naitanui and Scott Lycett who carried West Coast to a win. GLENN McFARLANE 6 min read September 20, 2018 - 6:00PM Toby Nankervis in action for Richmond. [76] Though he returned to the field for a short period of play after the initial injury, he would be ruled out for the rest of the match by half time. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. 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. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. AFLRATINGS Player News on Twitter: "Toby Nankervis injury update https 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. Nankervis underwent groin surgery to reattach his abductor tendon to the bone in the 2019/20 off-season, and had a significantly reduced pre-season training program as a result. Toby Nankervis the latest injury victim for Richmond as the club's horror run continues. 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. In the same article he was rated the sixth best trade pick-up of the off-season. Height: 199cm Weight: 102kg Position: Ruck Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #35 2013 National Draft by Sydney Swans. In May Nankervis was labelled "a revelation" by The Age journalist Rohan Connolly, for his presence in a revitalised Richmond midfield. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old? 10 Apr 2023 05:58:21 , money, salary, income, and assets. Toby Nankervis (Nank the Tank) was born on 12 August, 1994 in George Town, Australia. While the club is hopeful star midfield Shane Edwards (ankle) will play against Essendon in the Dreamtime game, important defender David Astbury (Achilles) will again miss. [8], In addition to football, Nankervis was also a promising junior cricketer. [114][115][116] After one further match at reserves level, Nankervis was recalled for the club's round 4 AFL match against St Kilda where he was the club's best player, earning five coaches award votes for a performance that included 26 hitouts, 17 disposals and a goal. Nankervis, Collier-Dawkins commit to Richmond 1. Toby Nankervis injury: Richmond ruckman out with adductor injury He will provide solid backup for Richmond's No.1 ruckman Shaun Hampson, with veteran Ivan Maric also on the Tigers' list next year. 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. The club confirmed the fresh injury blow in a statement on Monday. In round 6's ANZAC Day eve match against Melbourne, Nankervis again attracted three coaches votes, but also received a $2000 fine for a careless low impact strike on opposition forward Tom McDonald. 35; 2016 NAB AFL Draft traded by Sydney for No. In a match against Eastlake he kicked six goals and took 11 marks. Key forward Tom Lynch (knee) is still 4-6 weeks away and another ruckman, Ivan Soldo, was recently placed on Richmond's long-term injury list which has allowed the club to have a selection in tonight's NAB AFL Mid-Season Draft. He was named as an emergency for Sydney in the 2016 Grand Final against the Western Bulldogs. Nankervis, who delivered a telling contribution with a series of match-saving marks, was . He played a further two matches at reserves-level, gradually increasing his playing time as he continued to recover towards full fitness. See whos hot in public Dream Teams and DT/SC popularity lists. Nankervis made his Richmond debut in the 2017 season opening match, a victory over Carlton at the MCG. He recorded career highs for disposals (21), clearances (an equal team-high seven), inside-50s (6), rebound-50s (3) and contested possessions (14). Toby Nankervis - Wikipedia [86][87] 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. But after just 12 senior appearances in three years with the Swans, Nankervis was traded to Richmond in search of greater opportunity. Tigers boost ruck stocks with big Swan Toby Nankervis Co-captain Toby Nankervis spoke to the media ahead of the Tigers Round 3 clash against Collingwood. Stocks up, stocks down: Long live King Charles; Swans choke at home, again! [29] He returned in the club's round 8 loss to Fremantle. AFL 2020 Richmond Tigers Toby Nankervis times flag run to perfection - ESPN After five rounds Richmond remained unbeaten, with Nankervis' former club Sydney yet to win a match in season 2017.