Nick Duigan (#34)
GAMES
Season 2013: 5
Career: 43
VFL 2013: 13
GOALS
Season 2013: 4
Career: 10
VFL 2013: 6
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 55 (11) Marks: 18 (3.6) Tackles: 10 (2)
OVERVIEW
After opening the year in Round 1 against Richmond, Nick Duigan had to wait until Round 22 for another opportunity in Carlton’s senior side. In total, he made five senior appearances for the season, but was a standout in the Elimination Final against Richmond with a four-goal haul.
Duigan is an integral part of Carlton’s leadership group and off the field he makes a significant contribution to the community, particularly with refugees. He established the High Rise Program, aimed at minimising risky behaviour among youth in the Carlton area. Duigan’s efforts were recognised on Carlton’s John Nicholls Medal night, with the 29-year-old receiving the Player Ambassador Award.
IN THE NEWS
Duigan happy to play his part
Duigan grabs opportunity
Duigan launches new initiative
HE SAID IT
“I took a moment to have a look around and really soak it in. It was nice to have a guernsey on and have the national anthem singing and the big roar of the crowd at the first bounce - so it was a great thrill.”
– Duigan speaking to CFC TV after the Elimination Final against Richmond
THEY SAID IT
"To see Nick come in and play the way he played … he's a great leader around the club.
"He's just worked so hard over the whole year and [hadn't] been getting a game, but he still kept his head up. To see him get the rewards he got yesterday was great.”
– Carlton captain Marc Murphy speaking after the Elimination Final win over Richmond, September 9.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
After Brock McLean pulled up sore from the warm-up, Duigan was called in as a late inclusion for the Elimination Final against Richmond. He relished the big stage, gathering 15 disposals including seven marks and a career-high four goals.
