Nick Watson

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Nick Watson
Personal information
Full name Nicholas Watson
Nickname(s) The Wizard
Date of birth (2005-02-24) 24 February 2005 (age 19)
Original team(s) Eastern Ranges (NAB League)/East Ringwood (EFNL)/Caulfield Grammar (APS)
Draft No. 5, 2023 AFL draft, Hawthorn
Debut Round 1, 2024, Hawthorn  vs. Essendon, at MCG
Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 68 kg (150 lb)
Position(s) forward
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 34
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2024– Hawthorn 6 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 10, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Nick Watson (born 24 February 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early Career

Watson grew up in Melbourne’s outer east and was educated at Rowville Sports Academy and Caulfield Grammar. [1] A small forward, Watson in 2023 was the top goalscorer while playing for Caulfield Grammar in the APS competition. He also was the top goalkicker playing for VicMetro in the 2023 National championships. [2] He played his junior football for Montrose and East Ringwood in the Eastern Football League.

AFL career

He was the fifth selection in the 2023 AFL draft by Hawthorn. [3] Nicknamed ‘The Wizard’ for his ability to do special things in attack, Watson is an exciting prospect. [4] He made his debut against Essendon at the MCG in the opening round of the 2024 AFL season.

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 10, 2024. [5]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals  
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds  
  H  
 Handballs  
  M  
 Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2024 Hawthorn 34641134245818110.71.85.74.09.73.01.8
Career641134245818110.71.85.74.09.73.01.80

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References

  1. ↑ "Magic touch: 'Wizard' on size, Boomer and talking 'smack'". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
  2. ↑ "Hawks recruit proves doubters wrong". 21 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Hawks secure Watson with top pick". 20 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Off to see 'The Wizard': Hawks lock in new faces for R1 debuts". 14 March 2024.
  5. ↑ "Nick Watson stats". AFLTables. Retrieved 13 May 2024.


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