Player Watch #22 Nick Blakey

[Kennedy Parker]

Nick Blakey
Nick Blakey

22

Nick Blakey

Age

24

Ht

196cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.9

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.4

4star

MG

189.1

3star

D

8.1

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.6

4star

MG

189.1

3star

D

7.2

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.2

2star

T

1.2

3star

is a prodigious talent with a laser-sharp left boot, an outstanding overhead ability and searing pace. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy product booted 21 goals in 19 games in a brilliant debut season en route to winning the club’s 2019 Rising Star award, and while he added a lively element to the forward line last year, he’s likely to play on a wing or in the midfield in 2020. Nick is the son of former Fitzroy and North Melbourne champion John Blakey, who’s had a variety of roles on the Swans’ coaching panel since 2006.

Nick Blakey

22

Nick Blakey

Age

24

Ht

196cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.9

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.4

4star

MG

189.1

3star

D

8.1

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.6

4star

MG

189.1

3star

D

7.2

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.2

2star

T

1.2

3star

DOB: 27 February 2000
DEBUT: 2019
DRAFT: #10, 2018 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: University Of NSW-Eastern Suburbs (NSW)

Nick Blakey | AFL

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[RUNVS]

Saddington 2.0? 3rd tall forward type by the look of his build. Tall and slim is not the midfielder we need imo. At least prob won't go higher than 8 so the points won't be an issue

He is only 18. There is plenty of time for him to fill out. Hawkins was thin when he was 18 as well.

 

[Superstar swan]

He is only 18. There is plenty of time for him to fill out. Hawkins was thin when he was 18 as well.

Im not sure he will ever have the size to be a good key forward at afl level. He just doesnt have the skeletal structure. To me he is destined to be a midfielder that can push forward

 

[RUNVS]

Im not sure he will ever have the size to be a good key forward at afl level. He just doesnt have the skeletal structure. To me he is destined to be a midfielder that can push forward

Look at Sam's body then compared to now.

 

[Superstar swan]

Look at Sam's body then compared to now.

He has always had a wide frame across the shoulders.. he was never going to have an issue with putting on size..blakeys shoulders are nearly inverted.

Its no knock on blakey, but id be really surprised if he manages to ever put enough size on to become an effective key forward

 

[Mick Oxlong]

He has always had a wide frame across the shoulders.. he was never going to have an issue with putting on size..blakeys shoulders are nearly inverted.

Its no knock on blakey, but id be really surprised if he manages to ever put enough size on to become an effective key forward

He’s a kid ffs, a very talented one at that! Who cares if he’s skin and bone...they’ll ******* feed him!

 

[Mick Oxlong]

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Feed him some of your attitude, that'll put the pounds on!!!

Piss off!

 

[The King!]

Even if he doesn’t fill out or if he is even a bust, it pisses north off, that’s good enough

 

[Superstar swan]

Even if he doesn’t fill out or if he is even a bust, it pisses north off, that’s good enough

He wont be a bust...he has immense talent and just knows how to play footy.. i just dont think he will make it as a key forward... no reason he cannot become an elite player though

 

[Ralphyboy]

To be fair his father was famous for having no shoulders. He did ok.

 

[Swansujelly]

that Grundy playing for SA any relation to Reg?
edit: No, younger brother of Brodie

 

[adam waite]

I find it hilarious how Melbourne folk depict all Sydney siders as Chardonnay swilling snobs heading off to the opera. Apparently all of us have rich relatives with SCG memberships we can borrow and watch the game from the ladies and members stands. Little brother complex rife on the norf board, hilarious.

Is this stereotype still going on!Our fan demographic varies immensly, families, well to do business people and normal people who have a passion for our club!
You cant fit that many rich members spongers into a tiny little area. Anyway i am quite sure that house prices in Nth melb,are well up the Chardonnay swilling prive bracket!!

 

[momentbymoment]

Is this stereotype still going on!Our fan demographic varies immensly, families, well to do business people and normal people who have a passion for our club!
You cant fit that many rich members spongers into a tiny little area. Anyway i am quite sure that house prices in Nth melb,are well up the Chardonnay swilling prive bracket!!

I don’t mind a bit of Chardonnay.
Especially when celebrating a win against norf ...

 

[scaryness]

that Grundy playing for SA any relation to Reg?
edit: No, younger brother of Brodie

I'm convinced that every fourth person in SA is a Grundy.

 

[Ralphyboy]

I'm convinced that every fourth person in SA is a Grundy.

Or a crouch

 

[scaryness]

Will get to see him live tomorrow arvo, see how he goes.

 

[sataris]

I'm convinced that every fourth person in SA is a Grundy.

Cheval

Confirm pls

 

[Tuco]

I like that routine. Simple. Direct.

Pretty excited.

Oh and while I'm judging him...he has good face. Anyone know if his girlfriend is a 6 at best or higher? (Lol. Just watched Moneyball again. Great movie,)

 

[Wayne Swan]

1pm EST for Allies vs WA to see Blakey in action.

3.30pm for SA vs Vic Metro to decide the Championship winner and where most of the top picks this year will be in action. Both on Fox Footy.

 

[caesar88]

Can we please not Jack-Watts-at-Melbourne this kid before he’s even been drafted?

 

[Kapanis]

Blakey learning early you don’t get frees if you play for the swans

 

[Kapanis]

Seems a class above in the allies team

 

[Membling]

Looking ok so far.

Not a lot of room in allies f50 as seem to slow down the transition.

Hope we at least bid on Briggs in 2nd round if have picks/still there

 

[Kapanis]

Blakey playing mid in the third and looking great

 

[Membling]

Blakey playing mid in the third and looking great

Looking very good. Field kicking is not swans like.

Also can we have these commentators and umps? Streets above the usual