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5 Nick Maxwell

 
Details
Number5
Height193cm
Weight90kg
DOB03-06-1983
DebutR9 '04 v Adel @ TD
GamesGoals
2009020090
Career118Career26
Dreamteam Points
20090Go to Dream Team
2009 season
It was an extremely impressive season for Nick Maxwell, who took the reins from Scott Burns as the Collingwood skipper.  After a shaky start to the season which saw Maxwell miss rounds four and five through suspension (rough conduct), the 26-year-old played in the final 20 matches of the year and was a standout in September.  He relished his new role down back, playing as a loose man in defence, which led to an average of four more possessions a game than in 2008 (13.4 in 2008 and 17.9 in 2009).

He was awarded for his efforts with several prestigious accolades during the Copeland Trophy night including the RT Rush Trophy (runner-up in the best and fairest), the Gavin Brown award (leading desire indicators) for the third straight year, and the Bob Rose Trophy (best player in finals - tied with Heath Shaw).

Career
Maxwell has proved one of the success stories of the rookie system, having been elevated to the senior list in 2004 and having now notched 118 matches in six seasons, in which time he has established himself as one of the Collingwood’s toughest and most dependable defenders. Often gives away height and size to opponents, but his unwavering commitment always keeps him in the contest. Enjoyed a strong 2005 season after 10 games in his debut year of 2004, before a broken leg in the middle of 2006 derailed his campaign, but bounced back superbly in 2007 to register career-high numbers in just about every statistical category and confirm his position as an important and respected leader of the club. Was the recipient of both the Darren Millane memorial award and also the Gavin Brown award (leading desire indicators) at the 2007 Copeland Trophy presentation.  In 2008 he was a main stayer in defence playing 23 games and winning his second straight Gavin Brown award.  In his first year as skipper (2009), Maxwell developed his game to incorporate playing as a loose man down back.  It was deemed as a success finishing runner-up in the best and fairest (his highest finish), winning his third consecutive Gavin Brown award and taking out the Bob Rose Trophy (best player in finals - tied with Heath Shaw).

Draft history:
2002 AFL Rookie Draft 1st round selection (Collingwood) No. 15 overall; 2004 rookie elevation (Collingwood)

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: St Josephs (VCFL)
  • Clubs:
  • Debut: R9 '04 v Adel @ TD
  • Recruited from: St Josephs (VCFL)/Geelong U18 (VIC)/North Ballarat
  • AFL Awards:
  • Club Awards: Darren Millane Memorial Trophy (Best clubman) 2007
    Gavin Brown Award (Leading desire indicators) 2007, 2008, 2009, RT Rush Trophy (second in best and fairest) 2009, Bob Rose Award (best player in finals) 2009
  • Brownlow Votes: 3

News

Maxwell: Expect stronger Pies

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell believes his side is definitely in a better position to challenge for a premiership Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 4:07PM

Skipper ties the knot

Last weekend Nick Maxwell and his longtime partner Erin, were married in front of 150 close family and friendsWednesday, October 21, 2009 - 3:40PM

Player review: 5. Nick Maxwell

In his first year as captain, Maxwell answered the skeptics after a tremendous 2009 seasonFriday, October 16, 2009 - 9:00AM

Pies look to atone for 02/03

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell says the side's senior players are keen to make up for lost opportunitiesThursday, September 17, 2009 - 4:51PM

Words won't matter: Maxwell

Nick Maxwell says his Magpie teammates will not need to be fired up with speeches in order to bounce back against Adelaide next weekSunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:00PM

Video

Copeland: Maxwell Speech

Nick Maxwell makes a brief speech after finishing second in the 2009 Collingwood Best FairestMonday, October 05, 2009 - 11:35AM

Copeland: Maxwell Interview

Nick Maxwell speaks to CTV moments after being awarded runner-up Best Fairest for CollingwoodMonday, October 05, 2009 - 11:32AM

Finals Wk1 Press Conf: Malthouse and Maxwell

Michael Malthouse and Nick Maxwell field questions from the media at Fox Sports, ahead of the first round of the finalsMonday, August 31, 2009 - 1:33PM

Rnd22 Post Match With: Maxwell

Nick Maxwell speaks after the round 22 loss to BulldogsSunday, August 30, 2009 - 8:49PM

Rnd18 Press Conference: Maxwell at training

Nick Maxwell talks to the media about the return of Buckley and the upcoming Brisbane gameFriday, July 31, 2009 - 11:55AM

Career statistics (totals):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2004 10 36 77.8 53 96.2 89 88.8 31 35.2 57 64.8 31 0 0 14 0
2005 20 138 77.5 101 87.1 239 81.6 95 41.5 134 58.5 80 6 6 43 0
2006 17 86 84.9 112 94.6 198 90.4 64 31.7 138 68.3 72 2 0 32 0
2007 25 146 78.1 137 79.6 283 78.8 123 45.1 150 54.9 98 8 5 98 0
2008 23 148 75.0 160 86.9 308 81.2 133 45.1 162 54.9 104 7 1 66 0
2009 23 205 74.6 206 89.3 411 81.8 131 33.2 263 66.8 146 3 2 59 3
Totals 118
 759 77.2 769 88.0 1528 81.8
 577 39.0 904 61.0 531 26 14 312 3


Career statistics (averages):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2004 10 3.6 77.8 5.3 96.2 8.9 88.8 3.1 35.2 5.7 64.8 3.1 0.0 0.0 1.4 0
2005 20 6.9 77.5 5.1 87.1 11.9 81.6 4.8 41.5 6.7 58.5 4.0 0.3 0.3 2.2 0
2006 17 5.1 84.9 6.6 94.6 11.6 90.4 3.8 31.7 8.1 68.3 4.2 0.1 0.0 1.9 0
2007 25 5.8 78.1 5.5 79.6 11.3 78.8 4.9 45.1 6.0 54.9 3.9 0.3 0.2 3.9 0
2008 23 6.4 75.0 7.0 86.9 13.4 81.2 5.8 45.1 7.0 54.9 4.5 0.3 0.0 2.9 0
2009 23 8.9 74.6 9.0 89.3 17.9 81.8 5.7 33.2 11.4 66.8 6.3 0.1 0.1 2.6 3
Totals 118
 6.4 77.2 6.5 88.0 12.9 81.8
 4.9 39.0 7.7 61.0 4.5 0.2 0.1 2.6 3

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  • McCormack Hardwood Sales Pty Ltd
  • The Miles Group (QLD) Pty Ltd
  • Black and White
  • Debra Beeson & Barbara Mc Vean

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