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

Follow Nick Blakey's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[caesar88]

Going by Heeney's last few weeks I think he actually ay be best up forward (Certainly is where he looks most dangerous). Agree on Mills though, definitely needs a run in the midfield (Issue is we need a few more options in defence to make it happen).

I was more referring to the fact that 4 and 5 years later, we're still trying to figure out what their best position is, because we held them back from certain positions and in Heeney's case, moved him around all over the field. Just don't see how that's good for their development. I think Blakey could master playing between the arcs now that he's already got a taste of it in his first year, ditto Rowbottom in the guts.

 

[Punts]

Leigh Matthews said that Nick Blakey would be his pick going forward out of all the 19 draftees with the most upside

 

[caesar88]

How good was his one handed scoop and then caressed the kick after. A lanky lizard with salad fingers should not be able to do these things!

 

[S120]

Nick Blakey and Lance Franklin AFL Stats Comparison

Nick Blakey and Lance Franklin AFL Stats Comparison.

www.footywire.com

 

[swansfan51]

Nick Blakey and Lance Franklin AFL Stats Comparison

Nick Blakey and Lance Franklin AFL Stats Comparison.

www.footywire.com

If Blakey matches Franklin he'll have 135 scoring shots next year as a 20yo

Let him develop as an above average forward without trying to compare him to the greatest of the generation

 

[BloodySwan]

The kid looks like he'll be an absolute star. 2-3 more seasons once he gets some muscle on him and he'll absolute smash it

 

[The King!]

Big things to work on are to not go missing for massive chunks of the game, doesnt get it enough

and when forward he jumps and leaps into some *en stupid marking attemps, timing can be off, think he caughts get up in the excitement a bit, but needs to read it better

 

[replicant]

Like that he has a bit of attitude though. I've always thought the very best forwards had a bit (or a lot) of aggro and a lot of swagger. Look at the current crop, and that's the difference between someone like Schache who was highly rated in his draft year but produced nothing at AFL level, or Reid who I've always thought was missing the attitude to be a great player, compared to a guy like Jeremy Cameron. Cameron has attitude in spades, and makes things happen.

Blakey has that white-line fever once he's on the park. Gets in a defenders face after a goal, willing to throw himself at a contest because he backs himself to win it. He believes in himself, and he has the talent, so it looks like it'll all come together for him.

Going to be a seriously good player.

 

[Olian]

Even Damien Barrett rates him as a sliding door moment.

 

[Nool Carpenna]

Failed game plans, recruitment faux pas, injuries, umpiring bias, afl fairytales.... so many things can get in the way of the ultimate goal... one thing we know for sure is that it’s gonna be a lot of fun watching this kid play in red and white over the course of his career

 

[Superstar swan]

Cant set a level this guy can reach

More talented than heeney

 

[caesar88]

Cant set a level this guy can reach

More talented than heeney

Unnecessary

 

[Faz 2000]

Where can I buy shares in this kid? Jet of the highest order.

 

[BloodySwan]

Where can I buy shares in this kid? Jet of the highest order.

https://reptilepark.com.au/shop/adoption/adopt-an-animal/

 

[The King!]

the hype is getting over the top

 

[BarneyBent]

the hype is getting over the top

Nah he’s Wayne Carey, Buddy Franklin and Gary Ablett (both of them) rolled into one, with the spirit of Brett Kirk.

 

[Swansujelly]

Hype or not, he’s gonna be fun to watch for the next 10+ years.

 

[The King!]

Hype or not, he’s gonna be fun to watch for the next 10+ years.

no doubt

just feel for the kid

 

[Swansujelly]

no doubt

just feel for the kid

nah, I think he likes it

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

no doubt

just feel for the kid

He knows his good.

 

[Bonz]

Here's a smile everybody!

Was at the state fencing centre today (which happens to operate out of North Melbourne's head quarters).

And found this familiar name on the wall!

Enjoy

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Here's a smile everybody!

Was at the state fencing centre today (which happens to operate out of North Melbourne's head quarters).

And found this familiar name on the wall!

Enjoy

Great find. Where is Snake Baker when we need him for a comment?

All we need now is the Br'ions equivalent + his stellar career on the coaching panel at the Bloods.

 

[Jewelsbon]

Great find. Where is Snake Baker when we need him for a comment?

All we need now is the Br'ions equivalent + his stellar career on the coaching panel at the Bloods.

At least the Lions never carried on about Nick's decision (that I saw anyway), just accepted it and moved on, unlike the w***ers at North.

 

[6yearsold]

If I was North I would not be happy about it. I think Father/Sons should get priority over academy selections.

 

[BloodySwan]

If I was North I would not be happy about it. I think Father/Sons should get priority over academy selections.

Blakey chose to play for Sydney, not the Swans nor the AFL