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5 Nick Maxwell

 
Details
Number5
Height193cm
Weight92kg
DOB03-06-1983
DebutR9 '04 v Adel @ TD
GamesGoals
20101820100
Career136Career26
Dreamteam Points
20101114Go 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
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
1
Western Bulldogs
W 93 - 129
9
8
17
7
1
3
1
3
0
0
2
Melbourne
W 86 - 85
10
9
19
12
0
1
1
6
0
1
3
St Kilda
L 69 - 41
5
11
16
8
1
0
1
2
0
0
4
Hawthorn
W 123 - 59
7
9
16
6
0
0
0
4
0
0
5
Essendon
W 120 - 55
8
10
18
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
6
Carlton
W 102 - 155
8
9
17
3
0
0
0
5
0
0
7
North Melbourne
W 157 - 91
7
9
16
6
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
Fremantle
W 97 - 133
5
10
15
5
0
3
1
4
0
0
9
Geelong Cats
L 50 - 86
10
7
17
10
1
0
0
2
0
0
10
Brisbane Lions
L 88 - 80
5
9
14
6
0
0
2
4
0
0
11
Western Bulldogs
W 113 - 103
7
8
15
4
0
0
1
3
0
0
12
Melbourne
D 76 - 76
4
4
8
3
0
0
0
2
0
0
13
Sydney Swans
W 71 - 96
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
West Coast Eagles
W 135 - 52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
Port Adelaide
W 79 - 105
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
St Kilda
W 100 - 52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
Richmond
W 127 - 45
6
4
10
3
0
1
2
0
0
0
18
Carlton
W 105 - 57
7
7
14
3
0
0
1
2
0
0
19
Geelong Cats
W 85 - 107
9
4
13
5
0
0
2
3
0
0
20
Essendon
W 64 - 162
1
3
4
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
21
Adelaide
W 54 - 51
9
3
12
5
0
2
1
3
0
0
22
Hawthorn
L 98 - 95
17
6
23
5
0
0
0
4
0
0

News

Pies in great position: Maxwell

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell says the experience and depth of his side holds it in good stead for the finalsTuesday, August 31, 2010 - 1:37PM

Maxwell: Magpies are 'miles away'

Collingwood still needs to improve and will be not be letting up in the run in to finals, says skipper Nick MaxwellThursday, August 12, 2010 - 11:15AM

Pies can topple Cats: Maxwell

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell says if his side can play its own brand of footy against Geelong it will win next weekSunday, August 01, 2010 - 1:12PM

Pies at full strength: Maxwell

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell says the club is in a strong position for its run to the finalsSunday, July 25, 2010 - 6:44PM

Didak past tagger trap

Nick Maxwell says Alan Didak has shown how damaging he can be, even when an opponent tries to put him off his gameFriday, July 23, 2010 - 11:32AM

Video

Press Conf: Maxwell and Malthouse

Nick and Mick answer questions from the media on Tuesday 31st AugustTuesday, August 31, 2010 - 2:43PM

Post Match With: Maxwell

Nick Maxwell speaks to CTV from the rooms after the loss to HawthornSaturday, August 28, 2010 - 6:20PM

Press Conf: Maxwell at training

Nick Maxwell talks to the media at Thursdays training sessionThursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:15PM

Press Conf: Maxwell at training

Maxwell speaks about his injury, the Richmond game and moreFriday, July 23, 2010 - 11:31AM

The Black and White Show: Maxwell, Buckley...

Maxwell asks the hard questions. See how Buckley, Sidebottom, Brown, Rusling and Goldsack handle the pressure.Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 4:48PM

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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