[48] In the first pre-season match of 2018 Nankervis sustained a concussion mid match and sat out the majority of the match as a result. You are currently logged in to Club Exclusive access. Richmond have confirmed Toby Nankervis will undergo surgery on a syndesmosis injury, just a day after confirming Tom Lynch will be sidelined due to surgery on his foot.. Nankervis suffered the injury to his left ankle in Round 4's loss to the Western Bulldogs, now expected to be sidelined for the "medium term".. Ross suffered a badly rolled ankle and has been ruled out for several weeks, with Damien Hardwick flagging the possibility of big-bodied young midfielder Riley Collier-Dawkins making his debut in his place. Whilst he did not ultimately play, Nankervis was named as an emergency in the Swans' 2016 Grand Final team. AFL Debate Club: How could Gather Round best be improved in coming years? He spent his early years in the South-West Melbourne suburb of Point Cook before the family moved to the rural northern Tasmanian town of George Town where he attended school at Lilydale District High School. [38] In the five match period that Soldo was in the team (including two with Riewoldt out), Nankervis saw his percentage of playing time in the forward line increase from less than three per cent to 36 per cent. He had an AFL career-high 15 disposals (along with 16 hit-outs) in his last game with the Swans, which was their 2016 semi-final win against Adelaide at the SCG.10. [122][123] In mid-July Nankervis traveled to Queensland and by the end of month he had joined his teammates after clearing the state's mandated 14-day quarantine. 10 Apr 2023 05:58:21 Toby Nankervis spins out of trouble and kicks one out of the ruck contest. [114][115][116] After one further match at reserves level, Nankervis was recalled for the club's round 4 AFL match against St Kilda where he was the club's best player, earning five coaches award votes for a performance that included 26 hitouts, 17 disposals and a goal. In round 10's Dreamtime at the 'G match, Nankervis would kick a running goal from the 50 metre arc to seal the game in the final two minutes. Nankervis followed this up with another impressive game in round 2's win over Collingwood. 23 Mar 2023 00:02:46 1. RICHMOND'S horror run with injury just won't let up with premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis the latest to be sidelined. He recorded career highs for disposals (21), clearances (an equal team-high seven), inside-50s (6), rebound-50s (3) and contested possessions (14). Match shown is the most recent game when season/career high was attained. He has since become one of the Tigers' most important team members in his No. Nankervis set a Richmond club record in round 5 when he posted 56 hitouts in a win over Melbourne on Anzac Day eve. Jon Ralph of the Herald Sun went so far as to label Nankervis the number one recruit in the league that year. The club's coaching staff also heaped praise upon him, with Blake Caracella noting his willingness to "hit bodies and follow up and chase" while Andrew McQualter claimed Nankervis had "nearly put a couple of our players in hospital with his tackles." Nankervis kicked his first goal of the season in round 3 and in round 6 recorded a career-high 29 disposals, besting eventual All-Australian Brodie Grundy despite losing in the ruck with just 17 hitouts. Jacob Hopper polled the most coaches' votes in the Round 2 match against Adelaide. He is renowned for being a fierce competitor, who applies plenty of pressure to opponents, a strong mark, thumping left-foot kick and dangerous around the goals.9. Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #35 2013 National Draft by Sydney Swans. He was particularly dominant in a match against the Northern Territory where he recorded 22 disposals, nine marks and kicked five goals. [120][121] Nankervis stayed in Melbourne to undergo surgery on the ankle in the week that followed, while his teammates relocated to the Gold Coast as a result of a virus outbreak in Melbourne. Toby Nankervis is set to spend some time on the sidelines. On 19 October 2016 he was traded to Richmond in exchange for a third round draft selection. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images. Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994. On the back of his impressive pre-season training efforts and a serious back injury to fellow ruck Shaun Hampson, Nankervis spent the JLT Community Series playing as the club's primary ruckman. Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994. He ultimately missed selection for that match and instead made his return in a VFL practice match in the first week March and was scheduled to play in another the following week that was eventually cancelled due to safety concerns as a result of the rapid progression of the coronavirus pandemic into Australia. He continued on in the ruck through winning finals against Geelong and Greater Western Sydney on the way to a Grand Final match-up with minor premiers Adelaide. He was born on August 12, 1994.2. [61] Nankervis concluded the home and away season ranked second among the league's rucks for average disposals per game while Richmond earned the minor premiership and a home qualifying final against Hawthorn. [117][118][119] He lasted just one more match at the level, suffering a serious syndesmosis ankle injury in round 5's win over Melbourne. He was named the competition's best ruck, winning All-Australian selection as well as being a joint winner of the Harrison Medal for Division 2's best and fairest player. Age: 28yr 8mth Games: 125 Born: August 12, 1994 Origin: North Launceston. [15][135][136] He trailed only Dustin Martin for best on ground honours in the preliminary final that followed, notching a game-high 10 tackles, as well as recording three marks and 10 hit outs in the fourth quarter of that comeback win over Port Adelaide. Age: 28yr 8mth Games: 125 Born: August 12, 1994 Origin: North Launceston. You are advised to change this password after using it to sign in again. [8], Nankervis was draft eligible in 2012, but was passed over in both the national and rookie drafts. If it is a valid email, your password will be reset and emailed to you. So, how much is Toby Nankervis worth at the age of 29 years old? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. I also enjoy hackathons and adventures around the world. Previous AFL club: Sydney (2015-16: 12 games, 3 goals). At 29 years old, Toby Nankervis height In his first pre-season at the club, Nankervis was lauded for his aggresive playing style, with Richmond forward Sam Lloyd claiming Nankervis had "a bit of mongrel in him." Draft history: 2013 NAB AFL Draft 2nd round selection (Sydney) No. He solidified his standing thanks to three consecutive strong performances and forced his way into position as the club's leading ruck. Richmond's Toby Nankervis after the round eight loss to Geelong at the MCG on May 7, 2021. [74][75] Two weeks later Nankervis would suffer a serious right adductor injury in a ruck contest during the first quarter of a match against Fremantle in round 8. [102][103][104] Nankervis was recalled to AFL level when the season began a week later, recording 16 hit outs in significantly limited minutes as second-string to lead ruck Ivan Soldo in a win over Carlton that was played without crowds in attendance due to public health prohibitions on large gatherings. 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Nankervis was considered a fourth option ruckman in 2016, clearly behind teammates Kurt Tippett, Callum Sinclair and Sam Naismith. [94][95], Nankervis underwent groin surgery to reattach his abductor tendon to the bone in the 2019/20 off-season, and had a significantly reduced pre-season training program as a result. Discover Toby Nankervis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The much-loved ruckman served as co-captain for the first time in 2022 alongside Dylan Grimes after Trent Cotchin stepped down. After playing 23 matches and kicking seven goals that year, Nankervis placed 13th in the Richmond club best and fairest award. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He made his debut in round 14 2015, in a match against Port Adelaide at the Sydney Cricket Ground He kicked a goal on debut, to go along with ten disposals and six hit outs. All the game day information ahead of Richmond's Round 8 match against West Coast this Saturday at the 'G. Add first-choice ruckman Nankervis to the list, and the club's depth will only be tested further. He was born on August 12, 1994. He previously played 12 matches for the Sydney Swans from 2014 to 2016 after being drafted by the club with the 35th pick in the 2013 AFL national draft. Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis has joined star forward Tom Lynch in the surgeon's room after suffering an ankle injury. [15] It was the most contested possessions by a Richmond ruckman since Brad Ottens recorded 18 in round 17, 2003.