Nick Watson
Nick Watson
Nicholas Watson (born 24 February 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
Watson grew up in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon South and was educated at Rowville Sports Academy and Caulfield Grammar. A small forward, Watson in 2023 was the top goalscorer while playing for Caulfield Grammar in the APS competition. He also was the top goalkicker playing for VicMetro in the 2023 National championships. He played his junior football for Montrose) and East Ringwood in the Eastern Football League.
AFL career
He was the fifth selection in the 2023 AFL draft by Hawthorn. Nicknamed "the Wizard" for his ability to do special things in attack, Watson is an exciting prospect. He made his debut against Essendon at the MCG in the opening round of the 2024 AFL season.
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