Nate Caddy (born 14 July 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Nate Caddy | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 14 July 2005 | ||
Original team(s) | Northern Knights Yarrambat | ||
Draft | No. 10, 2023 national draft | ||
Debut | 25 May 2024, Essendon vs. Richmond, at MCG | ||
Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Essendon | ||
Number | 30 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2024– | Essendon | 4 (3) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 19, 2024. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Caddy was picked by Essendon with pick 10 of the 2023 national draft.[1] He made his debut against Richmond in the Dreamtime at the 'G game in round 11 of the 2024 season.[2]
Caddy is the nephew of Josh Caddy, former player with Gold Coast, Geelong and Richmond.[3] His cousin is current Hawthorn player Ned Reeves.[4]
He grew up in Yarrambat and attended Parade College. He played junior football for Yarrambat Junior Football Club in the Northern Football League.[5]
References
edit- ^ Gleeson, Michael (20 November 2023), "'Really aggressive': Why the Bombers traded up for Nate Caddy", The Age
- ^ McGowan, Marc (26 May 2024), "Bombers defender makes stellar AFL return in Dreamtime nail-biter", The Age
- ^ McGowan, Marc (31 October 2023), "'I'm spewing': Why size doesn't matter to top-10 draft prospect Nate Caddy", The Age
- ^ "AFL National Draft 2023: Northern Knights key forward Nate Caddy ready to continue his family legacy". amp.theage.com.au. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Caddy, Green set for AFL journey | Northern Football Netball League". Retrieved 16 July 2024.
External links
edit- Nate Caddy's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Nate Caddy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Nate Caddy at AustralianFootball.com