The Bendigo Bank Maryborough Castlemaine District FNL is thrilled to advise that one of the truly great players in the history of VFL/AFL football, and the man widely regarded as the finest ruckman ever to play the game, Carlton FNC legend John Nicholls will attend the MCDFNL Season launch as “Guest Speaker”.
John Nichols began his junior football career in Maryborough with the Primrose FC, and played Senior
football with the Maryborough FC at the age of 15. Carlton won a tussle with Geelong to recruit John’s older brother Don, in a coup that eventually led to John also joining the Navy Blues.
In a celebrated playing career spanning 18 seasons, “Big Nic” led the Carlton Football Club to two
Premierships as captain, and a third as captain-coach. He was renowned as a skilful and inspirational onfield leader, as well as a fierce protector of his team-mates.
Some of the amazing highlights of John’s career are:
· 328 Games (including 307 goals)· 11 Games for Victoria
· 1968 Australian representative
· Coached Carlton FC from 1972 – 1975 (including 1972 premiership_
· Coached Glenelg FNC (SANFL) – 1977 & 1978
· Coached Coburg FC (VFA) in 1981
· Carlton premiership captain 1968, 1970
· Carlton premiership captain-coach 1972
· Australian Football Hall of Fame, inaugural legend 1996
· AFL Team of the Century
· Carlton Team of the Century (Ruck)
· Carlton Best First Year Player, 1957
· Robert Reynolds Trophy 1959, 1963, 1965–1967 (Renamed "John Nicholls Medal" in 2004)
· Carlton captain 1963, 1968–1974
The Bendigo Bank MCDFNL is delighted to have arguably the greatest Ruckman in AFL history, and
Maryborough’s most famous son John Nichols attend the 2012 MCDFNL Season Launch.
The 2012 MCDFNL Season Launch will be held at the Maryborough Highland Society on Friday 13th April 2012, with the function commencing at 6.30pm. Those seeking tickets to the Season Launch can contact MCDFNL Operations Manager Scott Carey on scott@ballaratfl.com.au or via Mobile on 0408 191 580.
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