Nankervis made his return to football through the VFL in mid-July, recording 13 hit outs, eight disposals and a goal in managed minutes. Nankervis ankle surgery adds to Tigers' injury woes. When young ruck Ivan Soldo was added to the side in round 17, Nankervis saw a change in role, moved from a midfield exclusive role to one incorporating stints in the Richmond forward line. [15], Outside of football, Nankervis has trained as an apprentice carpenter.[143]. All data entered is sent securely via SSL to our system. Tigers boost ruck stocks with big Swan Toby Nankervis He previously played 12 matches for the Sydney Swans from 2014 to 2016 after being drafted by the club with the 35th pick in the 2013 AFL national draft. He made his debut in round 14 2015, in a match against Port Adelaide at the Sydney Cricket Ground He kicked a goal on debut, to go along with ten disposals and six hit outs. [15][135][136] He trailed only Dustin Martin for best on ground honours in the preliminary final that followed, notching a game-high 10 tackles, as well as recording three marks and 10 hit outs in the fourth quarter of that comeback win over Port Adelaide. Nankervis was drafted by the Swans with Pick 35 in the 2013 draft but only managed seven games in three seasons after he struggled to cement a spot in the club's best 22 behind Kurt Tippett and Sam Naismith. On 19 October 2016 he was traded to Richmond in exchange for a third round draft selection. He played senior football for North Launceston, before being taken by the Sydney Swans at pick 35 overall in the 2013 National Draft.5. AFL 2020 Richmond Tigers Toby Nankervis times flag run to perfection - ESPN He played football above his age group, playing senior matches for the North Launceston Football Club in the Tasmanian Football League as a junior. Toby Nankervis - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia Nankervis set a Richmond club record in round 5 when he posted 56 hitouts in a win over Melbourne on Anzac Day eve. Toby Nankervis (born 12 August 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). At the time he was ranked third in the league for Rucks under Champion Data's ranking points system which aggregates various statistical categories. Key forward Tom Lynch (knee) is still 4-6 weeks away and another ruckman, Ivan Soldo, was recently placed on Richmond's long-term injury list which has allowed the club to have a selection in tonight's NAB AFL Mid-Season Draft. Richmond continue to count the cost of their brutal loss to the Western Bulldogs, with co-captain Toby Nankervis to undergo ankle surgery. [130] In the next match following the club's one week bye, Nankervis would be elevated to the lead ruck position after Soldo suffered a season-ending knee injury. In round 6, Nankervis was reported for an off-the-ball elbow on Adelaide's David Mackay. Nankervis made his return after two weeks rest with impressive performance in a VFL qualifying final win over the Essendon reserves in which he managed 22 disposals, 33 hitouts and a match winning final quarter goal despite a poor start and only playing limited minutes. He made his senior debut with Sydney in Round 14, 2015 against Port Adelaide at the SCG.7. Nankervis underwent groin surgery to reattach his abductor tendon to the bone in the 2019/20 off-season, and had a significantly reduced pre-season training program as a result. [42] He ultimately became a premiership player in 2017 though, logging 28 hitouts, 18 disposals, four marks and three tackles in his side's 48 point victory. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images. Ride the Rollercoaster DT/SC for price trends. In round 6, Nankervis was reported for an off-the-ball elbow on Adelaide's David Mackay. Become the coach of your own team, recruit players by opening card packs, train them up, play teams from all over Australia and try to win it all! He led the way in the ruck and put together a solid season, finishing equal eighth in the best and fairest. Nankervis has suffered a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle and will join Tom Lynch (broken foot) and Jack Graham (hamstring) on the sidelines. [20] At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Nankervis sought a contract away from Sydney, looking for greater opportunities to play at the AFL level. Toby Nankervis was born to parents Sharon and Kingsley in August 1994. He was subsequently offered (and accepted) a one-match suspension by the AFL's Match Review Panel.