With the team now on a break, we’re taking a look back at each player’s year in statistics. Next is Carlton’s No.32, Nick Graham.

Nick Graham (#32)

GAMES
Season 2013: 2
Career: 2
VFL 2013: 8

GOALS
Season 2013: 0
Career: 0
VFL 2013: 6

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 23 (11.5) Marks: 6 (3) Tackles: 2 (1)

OVERVIEW
Nick Graham has shown plenty of promise since being recruited by Carlton with pick No.54 in the 2012 National Draft.
The 19-year-old impressed in the pre-season, but suffered a setback, with a knee injury sidelining him for the best part of three months. He returned through the VFL where the hard-running midfielder immediately made an impact, averaging 27-possessions a game.

By the season’s end Graham had forced his way into Carlton’s senior side, and the future certainly looks bright for the man dubbed “Pussa” by his teammates, for his likeness to former Carlton player Nick Stevens.

IN THE NEWS

Pussa Mark II

Nick’s time to shine http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2013-08-19/nicks-time-to-shine
Nick Graham to debut http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2013-08-15/nick-graham-to-debut
Graham gears up for Round 12 return http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2013-05-25/graham-gears-up-for-r12-return
Knee setback for Graham http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2013-03-06/knee-setback-for-graham

HE SAID IT
THEY SAID IT
"I was speaking to Heath Scotland the other day and 'Scotto' said there's no doubt Nick's going to be a real good player with the way he goes about it.??"I'd love him to have a great career, play 200 games, be a club champion and help Carlton become a powerhouse again.

"If anyone's going to make it on pure effort and determination, it'll be Nick. He's a terrific story.”

– Former Carlton player and Graham’s former coach, Nick Stevens, speaking to AFL.com.au on August 24.

SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Nick Graham ran out for his first AFL match in Carlton’s Round 21 clash with Richmond at the MCG. Graham collected nine possessions, two marks and laid two tackles, after starting the match as the substitute and coming on in the third quarter.