Nick Holman

Nicholas Holman (born 29 May 1995) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for Carlton from 2014 to 2015.

Nick Holman
Holman playing for Gold Coast in August 2018
Personal information
Full name Nicholas Holman
Date of birth (1995-05-29) 29 May 1995
Original team(s) Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 51, 2013 national draft
No. 19, 2018 rookie draft
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Position(s) Utility
Club information
Current club Gold Coast
Number 39
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2014–2015 Carlton 9 (0)
2018– Gold Coast 46 (23)
Total 55 (23)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

Holman played his junior football with Kyabram Football Club in the Goulburn Valley Football League, where he won a senior premiership in 2013, and played TAC Cup football for the Murray Bushrangers, where he was the vice-captain.[1] He represented and was named the joint-most valuable player (MVP) of the Vic Country team at the 2013 AFL Under 18 Championships, playing as a midfielder.[2]

AFL career

Holman was recruited by the Carlton Football Club with its third round selection, pick 51 overall, in the 2013 national draft.[1] He spent most of the 2014 season playing with Carlton's VFL-affiliate, the Northern Blues, and he made his senior debut for Carlton against Port Adelaide in round 22, 2014.[3]

After nine matches in two seasons, he was delisted at the conclusion of the 2015 season.[4] He then made a move to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) where he played for the Central District Football Club in 2016 and 2017.

After spending two seasons in the SANFL, Holman was recruited by Gold Coast in the 2018 rookie draft.

References
  1. "Kyabram premiership player drafted by Carlton". Kyabram Free Press. 27 November 2013. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  2. "Holman, Jones share Vic Country MVP". 20 August 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  3. Loretta Smith (21 August 2014). "Holman to debut". Carlton Football Club. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  4. "Final list changes". CarltonFC.com.au. Bigpond. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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