Nicola Xenos

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Nicola Xenos
Personal information
Full name Nicola Xenos
Date of birth (2001-03-08) 8 March 2001 (age 22)
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (NAB League)
Draft No. 27, 2019 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2020, St Kilda  vs. Western Bulldogs, at RSEA Park
Height 161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Utility
Club information
Current club St Kilda
Number 27
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2020– St Kilda 34 (15)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Nicola Xenos (born 8 March 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for St Kilda in the AFL Women's (AFLW). [1] [2] [3] [4] It was revealed Xenos had signed on with the Saints for two more years on 30 June 2021, tying her to the club until the end of the 2022/2023 season. [5]

Xenos is currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University. [6] She attended high school at Ruyton Girls School and Carey Baptist Grammar School.

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References

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  2. "Nicola Xenos: Carey Captain to AFLW draft pick | Carey Baptist Grammar School". www.carey.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  3. "Nicola Xenos brings the X-Factor". saints.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  4. "Two Greek Australian girls join St Kilda Football Club – Greek City Times". greekcitytimes.com. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  5. "Twenty-five Saints sign on for upcoming AFLW season". saints.com.au. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  6. "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 13 March 2022.