Nick Blakey
Nick Blakey (born 27 February 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Sydney Swans with the 10th draft pick in the 2018 AFL Draft.[1]
| Nick Blakey | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Nicholas Blakey | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 2000 | ||
| Original team(s) | UNSW-Easts (Sydney AFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 10, 2018 national draft | ||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Sydney | 26 (22) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of rd 6 2020. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
Born in Melbourne, Blakey moved to Brisbane with his family at two years of age before settling in Sydney as a six-year-old. He is the son of former Fitzroy and North Melbourne dual AFL Premiership midfielder John Blakey. Blakey had a choice of three possible clubs, North Melbourne and Brisbane Lions through the father-son rule, and the Sydney Swans as a member of the Swans' Development Academy. In early 2018 Blakey revealed his preference was to play for the Sydney Swans.[2]
The Swans selected Blakey in the 2018 AFL draft at 10th overall, matching a bid from Greater Western Sydney.
References
- Sydney Swans Media (22 November 2018). "Pick 10: Nick Blakey". AFL Media. Sydney Swans Media. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- Niall, Jake (1 May 2018). "Swans win battle for potential Kangaroos and Lions father-son Blakey" (The Age). The Age. The Age. Retrieved 23 November 2018.