Nate Caddy

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Nate Caddy
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-07-14) 14 July 2005 (age 19)
Original team(s) Northern Knights Yarrambat
Draft No. 10, 2023 national draft
Debut 25 May 2024, Essendon  vs. Richmond, at MCG
Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 30
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2024– Essendon 4 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 19, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Nate Caddy (born 14 July 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Caddy was picked by Essendon with pick 10 of the 2023 national draft. [1] He made his debut against Richmond in the Dreamtime at the 'G game in round 11 of the 2024 season. [2]

Caddy is the nephew of Josh Caddy, former player with Gold Coast, Geelong and Richmond. [3] His cousin is current Hawthorn player Ned Reeves. [4]

He grew up in Yarrambat and attended Parade College. He played junior football for Yarrambat Junior Football Club in the Northern Football League. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Gleeson, Michael (20 November 2023), "'Really aggressive': Why the Bombers traded up for Nate Caddy", The Age
  2. ↑ McGowan, Marc (26 May 2024), "Bombers defender makes stellar AFL return in Dreamtime nail-biter", The Age
  3. ↑ McGowan, Marc (31 October 2023), "'I'm spewing': Why size doesn't matter to top-10 draft prospect Nate Caddy", The Age
  4. ↑ "AFL National Draft 2023: Northern Knights key forward Nate Caddy ready to continue his family legacy". amp.theage.com.au. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Caddy, Green set for AFL journey | Northern Football Netball League" . Retrieved 16 July 2024.
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