Brad Nicholson

Brad Nicholson
Personal information
Full name Brad Nicholson
Date of birth 4 June 1974
Original team Doncaster Heights /
Eastern Ranges
Draft 33rd, 1993 Pre-Season Draft
Height/Weight 186 cm / 82 kg
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1993–1996 Footscray 34 (1)
1 Playing statistics to end of 1996 season .

Brad Nicholson (born 4 June 1974) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Nicholson, originally from Doncaster Heights, was a reserves footballer for Carlton before he came to Footscray. Recruited from TAC Cup team the Eastern Ranges, he was primarily a back pocket defender but was used at time as a fullback early in his career.[1]

He was a nominated for the 1993 AFL Rising Star, after playing his four league game against the West Coast Eagles. His most productive year came in 1996 when he made 16 appearances, but it would be his penultimate season.[2]

References

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785. 
  2. ^ AFL Tables: Brad Nicholson