We continue our special post-season series revealing the thoughts of Richmond’s latest premiership heroes on that wonderful one day in September 2017. TOBY NANKERVIS – Nth Launceston, TAS. TWELVE months ago, Toby Nankervis was a broken man watching the Western Bulldogs claim a memorable premiership over Sydney, his own Grand Final dream dashed when he … It's little coincidence the rise of Nankervis coincided with Richmond's greatest era since three consecutive grand finals from 1972-74, including those last two as back-to-back premiers. To be moved on by the end of 2016 from the Swans, a team that did not stock a superstar ruckman, and be forced to jump the queue ahead of veteran Ivan Maric and early-pick Ben Griffiths looked insurmountable. Ruck stocks are thin this year so Nankervis could rise to be either a mid second rounder or an early third rounder. From hacking it out over a windswept Blue Gum Park to standing on the MCG podium just fingertips away from touching the AFL premiership cup - it's been a whirlwind football journey that Toby Nankervis could never have imagined. "I'm pretty grateful now to be able to play in great little communities like them.". Posted by. The 23-year-old was brought into the Tigers' lineup to replace injured No.1 ruckman Toby Nankervis. Littlejohn coached Toby and his brother Corey, and noted they were quiet off the field, but had “white line fever” on the ground. The second, two years on, was with the aid of the emerging Ivan Soldo, who had actually arrived at the club two years before Nankervis but played just 22 games compared to 71. That was left for defender Corey Nankervis to enjoy. "But I still follow every one of their games from here [in Melbourne], check out how they are going each week. "I have to say I was quite jealous of him to be absolutely honest. Nankervis wore a guernsey with the number 40 during his tenure at the club. So it's the past three years since landing at Punt Road the two-time premiership hero can scarcely believe. "I don't think I'd get to where I am without it. Looking up in the stands, he remembers every high and low they rode with him. But Nankervis, who first started out kicking off the morning dew from grounds playing for Lilydale juniors, could one day arguably be the state's greatest ruckman. "It's pretty amazing, isn't it?" Akin with his burgeoning reputation within the AFL, Richmond's improvement on Nankervis's arrival was a record for one season to the next as the Tigers leaped from 13th to first in 2017. "No doubt we will keep enjoying this one for a few weeks or whatever and we'll try everything to get back up there because it's just the most amazing feeling." I was baffled to learn that Nank is only 26 years old and there’s no reason why he can shoulder the brunt of the ruck work while Tom Lynch or another tall offers part-time support. "The sacrifices they all make for me is amazing. But he also doesn't want to let the moment pass. But turn the conversation to George Town and the personal love for the NTFA Saints goes up a cog in line with Richmond's fandom. That mantle belongs to Percy Jones - who was named in Tasmanian team of the century - as a lynchpin in Carlton's premiership success during the 1970s. Nankervis may cherish premierships more than most would even expect. Premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis looks set to sidelined for two months with the adductor injury that ended his match against Fremantle. being able to log in or subscribe. As far being my biggest fans, they've been absolutely unbelievable." 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The 25-year-old realises his limited strengths, but exploits to the best of his ability the contest and his follow-up work. "Country footy is the best," he says. "I owe them everything," he says. "It's pretty amazing, isn't it?" That aptitude for playing back home in Tassie comes out in his laid-back tone. But turn the conversation to George Town and the personal love for the NTFA Saints goes up a cog in line with Richmond's fandom. From a once ugly Swan to a tenacious Tiger, George Town's Toby Nankervis has been transformed into one of the most successful AFL ruckman around u/FuckingKilljoy. "It's pretty amazing what we've done over the last couple of years now. It falls back to when in the name of improving his game and in the midst of Tasmania under-18 appearances, the Lilydale District High School student crossed from George Town to North Launceston. TAP: Toby Nankervis leaps against Victoria Metro at the under-18s nationals. Three seasons at Sydney yielded 12 unspectacular matches that did not give a hint of what was to come. Varcoe was reported immediately for his bump on St Kilda opponent Ed Phillips, which also was a case of friendly fire as the Collingwood forward made contact with Phillips' brother Tom. leading goalkickers, Geelong Football Club Team of the Century, AFL site: Australian Football Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ian_Nankervis&oldid=1004557132, Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees, Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia), Short description is different from Wikidata, Use Australian English from September 2015, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Geelong F.C. So did Lilydale as a kid. Nankervis remarks, taking a brief moment to reflect on the past 728 days from Richmond flag to flag that included a shock 2018 preliminary final loss. Collingwood forward Varcoe was charged with … "In a few weeks when I am in Vietnam with Hayley and we sit down on the beach somewhere, have a few beers, we'll be able to reflect better," he says. Nankervis was plucked straight into AFL ranks for the 2014 season after spending two years at TSL club North Launceston as a growing teenager but one year behind his peers. "I will forever be grateful." But the man affectionally known as Nank the Tank by fans attributes his good run on coach Damien Hardwick. The TAC Cup has now concluded with only the finals series to come. TOBY NANKERVIS (Richmond) – Wins the fan vote for his influential game against Melbourne. A fierce competitor, Nankervis impressed in the ruck to average 25 … Just halfway through a telling career, Nankervis isn't getting too carried away. ... the younger brother … Make a nomination for our 2019 Junior Sports Awards here. Players missed before next pick: Matt Crouch (Pick 23), Zach Merrett (Pick 26), Rory Lobb (Pick 29), Toby Nankervis (Pick 35), Tom Barrass (Pick 43). Pick 45 – Mitch Harvey (North Adelaide) With Toby Nankervis set to miss 6-8 weeks with an adductor injury, another ruckman is needed to provide depth and competition for spots alongside Ivan Soldo. The biggest bolter this year could be Toby Nankervis. Nankervis remarks, taking a brief moment to reflect on the past 728 days from Richmond flag to flag that included a shock 2018 preliminary final loss. The first, in 2017, was battling Adelaide ruckman Sam Jacobs on his own. I want to soak everything in, enjoy the ride because they are bloody hard things to win.". Three seasons at Sydney yielded 12 unspectacular matches that did not give a hint of what was to come. Know a junior sport star? Just halfway through a telling career, Nankervis isn't getting too carried away. "I had serious doubts whether I was good enough to play AFL footy, let alone in a premiership side.". "I'm so grateful for what the club has done for me and while this year has been difficult at times with injury and stuff, all I want to do is just improve for the club. But 2012 and 2013 wasn't his time down at Invermay. Picture: Will Swan. "I'm pretty grateful now to be able to play in great little communities like them." "I just want to keep getting better because I am having so much fun as well.". "In a few weeks when I am in Vietnam with Hayley and we sit down on the beach somewhere, have a few beers, we'll be able to reflect better," he says. "It's pretty amazing what we've done over the last couple of years now. "It's so good the club has shown so much faith in me and to show confidence in me," Nankervis says. "George Town was my first taste of senior football so to play there with my brother was very special," he says. RICHMOND will recall ruckman Toby Nankervis for the Tigers' battle with Eagles star Nic Naitanui in Thursday night's hotly-anticipated clash at Metricon Stadium. Re: Toby Nankervis [merged] « Reply #505 on: September 22, 2018, 03:24:36 PM » Agree it's been hilarious to watch the lack of thinking by other clubs, said it for months if Grigg is in ruck belt it forward or back ward 20m to a spare man running off square and its unstoppable. "The year I left, my brother went there and won a couple of flags," he says. So having dad Kingsley, mum Sharon, Corey and girlfriend Hayley on grand final day meant everything. "I have to say I was quite jealous of him to be absolutely honest. Hayley Cook has been dating Toby Nankervis for more than five years. Archived. The freedom to play on instinct honed the skills to stand out in the state. The evolution of the 199cm ruckman - shorter than most in the modern day - is pretty extraordinary. "Right now, it is all a bit of a blur. Close. The 25-year-old realises his limited strengths, but exploits to the best of his ability the contest and his follow-up work. "Right now, it is all a bit of a blur. Nankervis may cherish premierships more than most would even expect. (325 games) after, This page was last edited on 3 February 2021, at 05:07. Star forward Jack Riewoldt and Toby Nankervis, along with their fellow Richmond premiership heroes and a 25,000 strong Tiger Army, kept the celebrations going at … The family clan's count totalled 14 of the 100,014. It just shaped Nankervis. "I think that is sort of all you want - an opportunity. "I always get so much support from the George Town footy club - I love it. So having dad Kingsley, mum Sharon, Corey and girlfriend Hayley on grand final day meant everything. Akin with his burgeoning reputation within the AFL, Richmond's improvement on Nankervis's arrival was a record for one season to the next as the Tigers leaped from 13th to first in 2017. Nankervis could be on the verge of surpassing the work of Ian Paton, who finished a 10-year Hawthorn career back at South Launceston. Yes, he did benefit from the game-ending shoulder injury to Jake Spencer in the second quarter, but his work around the ground (16 disposals, seven tackles, five inside 50s) more than complemented his 56 hit-outs. The second, two years on, was with the aid of the emerging Ivan Soldo, who had actually arrived at the club two years before Nankervis but played just 22 games compared to 71. "Massive" is the word Nankervis repeatedly uses. I thought Prestia was best. "Massive" is the word Nankervis repeatedly uses. Looking up in the stands, he remembers every high and low they rode with him. The latter may … Leading Club Goalkicker Award: 1975 (equal with, Second most games played for Geelong F.C. From hacking it out over a windswept Blue Gum Park to standing on the MCG podium just fingertips away from touching the AFL premiership cup - it's been a whirlwind football journey that Toby Nankervis could never have imagined. "It's so good the club has shown so much faith in me and to show confidence in me," Nankervis says. Picture: Will Swan. But 2012 and 2013 wasn't his time down at Invermay. "I owe them everything," he says. "I'm so grateful for what the club has done for me and while this year has been difficult at times with injury and stuff, all I want to do is just improve for the club. The Tigers will also blood a debutant with their first pick from last year's NAB AFL Draft, Thomson … 200cms 100kgs. Subscriptions are available here. That mantle belongs to Percy Jones - who was named in Tasmanian team of the century - as a lynchpin in Carlton's premiership success during the 1970s. But the flag numbers of 18 and 17 touches respectively, with 11 and eight of them contested, and 28 tap outs to 22 are similar, securing his fast-growing reputation as reliable when it matters. ", GOTCHA: George Town's Toby Nankervis in a tackle. But Nankervis, who first started out kicking off the morning dew from grounds playing for Lilydale juniors, could one day arguably be the state's greatest ruckman. It's State League folklore that the preceding six years since the Tiger departed, the Northern Bombers won all but one of the grand finals. Picture: Neil Richardson. 45. Essendon and Collingwood have told agents they would like another big man, while Richmond may need to look for a Toby Nankervis replacement if he doesn’t re-sign. I'll have to talk to someone about that. The freedom to play on instinct honed the skills to stand out in the state. Being virtually unknown a few weeks ago, Nankervis exploded onto the scene against Vic Country with his ruck work and his marking around the ground. "Country footy is the best," he says. The family clan's count totalled 14 of the 100,014. Nankervis, who watched the draft at home with his mum Sharon, dad Kingsley and brother Corey, said it was a massive relief when his name was called out. "But I still follow every one of their games from here [in Melbourne], check out how they are going each week. Nankervis could be on the verge of surpassing the work of Ian Paton, who finished a 10-year Hawthorn career back at South Launceston. Know a junior sport star? To be moved on by the end of 2016 from the Swans, a team that did not stock a superstar ruckman, and be forced to jump the queue ahead of veteran Ivan Maric and early-pick Ben Griffiths looked insurmountable. BABY BOMBER: Emerging North Launceston ruckman Toby Nankervis flies high for a mark against South Launceston in his final year playing at Invermay. hayley cook, girlfriend of toby nankervis Hayley and Toby have been together for more than four years and regularly share snaps of each other jet-setting around the world. Toby Nankervis The Sydney Swans picked up Toby Nankervis in the 2013 draft from North Launceston at pick 35. I'll have to talk to someone about that. "The sacrifices they all make for me is amazing. "I always get so much support from the George Town footy club - I love it. But the flag numbers of 18 and 17 touches respectively, with 11 and eight of them contested, and 28 tap outs to 22 are similar, securing his fast-growing reputation as reliable when it matters. But he also doesn't want to let the moment pass. "I'd love to get the cup back there at some stage. "I had serious doubts whether I was good enough to play AFL footy, let alone in a premiership side." 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