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During the 2005 [[Brownlow Medal]] count he was a surprise packet, finishing 3rd overall with 18 votes, only 2 votes from the winner [[Ben Cousins]]. Also that year, he was given a spot on the wing in the 2005 [[All-Australian]] side. |
During the 2005 [[Brownlow Medal]] count he was a surprise packet, finishing 3rd overall with 18 votes, only 2 votes from the winner [[Ben Cousins]]. Also that year, he was given a spot on the wing in the 2005 [[All-Australian]] side. |
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== Game Skills == |
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'Dal' possesses the uncanny ability to never be tackled, ever, and makes the opposition look like quims. Dominating the game wherever he plays, his left foot and poise make him a threat whenever he is near the ball. Having the ability to read the ball, Nick Dal Santo will be a brownlow medallist very soon, and will help lead St.Kilda to their elusive second premiership. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 06:34, 9 May 2007
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| Original team(s) | Bendigo U18's | ||
| Debut | Round 4, April 21, 2002, St Kilda vs. Geelong, at Skilled Stadium | ||
| Height / weight | 185cm / 83kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
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St Kilda (2002-) 98 games, 51 goals | |||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2006. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Nick Dal Santo (born February 22, 1984) is an Australian rules footballer in the AFL with the St Kilda Football Club.
Early career
Debuting in 2002 against Geelong, he has since become well known in the league, playing as a midfielder. Master Coach of Essendon Kevin Sheedy has likened him to Ian Stewart because of his exceptional skill and courage on the field. Nick was drafted pick number 13 behind the likes of Luke Hodge, Chris Judd and teammate Luke Ball.
2005
2005 was by far his best season and it was only his 3rd season in the AFL.
In early 2005 he was criticised for not kicking as many goals as he should. After round 14 to the end of the season he went from 1 goal 10 behinds to 14 goals 14 behinds including a 5 goal haul during the Saints' 88-point demolition of Melbourne. For that effort he was rewarded with 3 votes in the Brownlow Medal count.
In the middle of the year he turned down an offer from Collingwood and Essendon, to stay with Saints. His contractual disputes were overshadowed by the much less consistent Carlton forward Brendan Fevola.
During the 2005 Brownlow Medal count he was a surprise packet, finishing 3rd overall with 18 votes, only 2 votes from the winner Ben Cousins. Also that year, he was given a spot on the wing in the 2005 All-Australian side.
External links
- Nick Dal Santo's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club
- Nick Dal Santo's playing statistics from AFL Tables