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Nankervis !!

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Very underrated the big lug. Doesn't get a mention in the so called top ruckman in the league conversation. But combined with his aggression & around the ground work he is up there in my opinion with them.
 
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tha8ball

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Oh East Melbourne!
Stanley was doing well in the first half. 20 hit outs in the first half and only 9 in the second.

Nankervis lifted and Stanley crumbled after that.
 
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DavidSSS

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Triple premiership ruckman, we are so blessed to have Nank in our corner.

Not the best ruck, not as tall as many who are going around now, but a huge heart and makes the most of his abilities.

So rapt we re-signed him.

DS
 
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TT33

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He's got 3more Premiership Medals than the "Best Ruckman" in the game.
He'll do for me.
 
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Mantikorr

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He's got 3more Premiership Medals than the "Best Ruckman" in the game.
He'll do for me.
"Best ruckman" really is subjective isn't it? If you're looking for a big clearing hit out or a HOTA and nothing much else, they sure go for NicNat or Gawn. If you want a competitive workhorse who's great on the ground, tackles like a midfielder, good food skills, a good mark, smart at dropping in to holes in defence and competes well enough in ruck contests then you can't go past our Nank
 
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Tigertough1974

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Love the big fella, earlier in the year many people on this site said he was done, over taken by soldo and injured, now possibly 3rd option and should be traded or de listed.

I along with a few others said no way, imo he is still our number 1 ruck, very different to Soldo... Prelim he showed why he is different and so important, another mid who fearlessly fills the holes down back in crucial times.

Love the big fella, hes a ripper both on and off the field!.
 
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DavidSSS

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Love the big fella, earlier in the year many people on this site said he was done, over taken by soldo and injured, now possibly 3rd option and should be traded or de listed.

I along with a few others said no way, imo he is still our number 1 ruck, very different to Soldo... Prelim he showed why he is different and so important, another mid who fearlessly fills the holes down back in crucial times.

Love the big fella, hes a ripper both on and off the field!.

There are advantages to having 2 different types of ruck too, Soldo and Nank is a good balance. Pity Ivan is out for a year.

DS
 
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waiting

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No 1 pressure PLAYER through the whole final series.

Just wow.
No 1 for a ruckman. Just underlines his status & importance to the club.
 
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TigerMasochist

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Nickerty Nat, Long Gaaaaawwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnn, Grundypants phhhhht. More than happy with the on field integrity n beast mode of our Nank the Tank. Pure head down n point the arse to the breeze honest n courageous footballer is Nank.
 
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Ridley

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There are advantages to having 2 different types of ruck too, Soldo and Nank is a good balance. Pity Ivan is out for a year.

DS
Nank and Soldo is the best ruck combo in the league. Just good old fashioned no frills ruckmen that give everything for the team. Heart and soul. I bloody love them.
 
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Mr Brightside

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Nank and Soldo is the best ruck combo in the league. Just good old fashioned no frills ruckmen that give everything for the team. Heart and soul. I bloody love them.
Ad Balta as a pinch hit ruck and we have the greatest 3 headed monster of all time
 
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achillesjones

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It's been a hard fought battle. It's the start of the last quarter of a grand final. Everyone is playing on heart only. There is no AFL ruckman I would rather have than our Nank. He has played a lone hand so often.

Great (but short) interview on the website Grand Recollections.
What a trade!
 
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Nank and Soldo is the best ruck combo in the league. Just good old fashioned no frills ruckmen that give everything for the team. Heart and soul. I bloody love them.
This provides a chance for CCJ to perform when he gets back and Chol in the early games. We need games into these two guys, unfortunately Solda's injury will provide this for them. 2021 make it your year go CCJ & Chol
 
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frickenel

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Nank is a dead set warrior. If he's lowering his colours in the first half, you know he will turn it around in the second half.

Lays a stack of tackles, and knows how to take a grab.

2017 when JR went down late in the season, Nank was used in the forward line for a lazy 3
 
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No 4

I did what I did for the Tigers - Bridget
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we saw the need at the end of 2016. Nank was hungry to play, the swans gave him to us for next to nothing. Now the swans pick up a 'second in line ruckman" while we have a truly warrior who gives all for the team and his team mates whilst wearing 3 premiership medals.
 
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