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Van Berlo accepts striking reprimand

Nathan van Berlo has decided against challenging his reprimand for striking Brisbane Lions midfielder Tom Rockliff at the Gabba on Saturday

9:36am  Apr 9, 2013

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Skipper signs on

Nathan van Berlo is set to become a one-club player after signing a new three-year deal

10:30am  Mar 18, 2013

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Relishing responsibility

Nathan van Berlo has improved as a player since becoming captain

12:55pm  Jun 21, 2012

Latest Player Video

Nathan van Berlo answers the fans: Part 2

11:50am  May 25, 2012

Fans on one: van Berlo. Part One.

12:24pm  May 24, 2012

Nathan van Berlo Press Conference April 23

4:56pm  Apr 23, 2012

Senior List

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Nathan
van Berlo
CAPTAIN

Height
184 cm
DOB
06-06-1986
Weight
84 kg
Debut
2005
Games
2013
4
Career
167
Goals
2013
1
Career
57
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
259
Avg
65
Nathanvan Berlo

Player Bio

At A Glance

Junior Clubs: Whitford (WA)
Clubs: Adelaide
Debut: v Port Adelaide, round 3, 2005
Recruited from: West Perth (WA)
Brownlow Votes: 17

The skipper returned to his former role as a run-with midfielder in 2012 and succeeded in nullifying some of the game’s most damaging players. Van Berlo laid more tackles than any other Crow (126), ranked 14th in the AFL and finished fifth at the Club in total disposals (455). He also kicked 13 goals, including clutch goals against Essendon and also Hawthorn in the Preliminary Final. Notched up his 150th game against North Melbourne in Round 13.

Season by season

Season by season

Van Berlo set a strong example in a difficult first year as captain, finishing runner-up to Scott Thompson in the best and fairest award. The hard-working onballer was used at half-back in the middle part of the season, but played his best football when restored to the midfield in the latter rounds. He made a stand in the first match following long-serving coach Neil Craig’s resignation, claiming the Showdown Medal for best on ground against Port Adelaide in round 19.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 5
    • Kicks 12.2
    • Handballs 5.8
    • Disposals 18.0
    • Marks 4.8
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 1.2
    • Goals 0.4
    • Dream Team 68.2

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 15 GWS Giants Rd 7
Handballs 9 Brisbane Lions Rd 2
Disposals 22 Brisbane Lions Rd 2
Marks 10 GWS Giants Rd 7
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 2 St Kilda Rd 8
Goals 1 St Kilda Rd 8
Dream Team 97 GWS Giants Rd 7

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Essendon L 82 - 117 12 2 14 3 0 2 1 1 1 0 58
2 Brisbane Lions W 77 - 96 13 9 22 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 62
3 Port Adelaide L 118 - 109 9 4 13 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 42
4 Western Bulldogs W 80 - 28 - - - - - - - - - - -
5 Carlton L 115 - 83 - - - - - - - - - - -
6 Hawthorn L 78 - 89 - - - - - - - - - - -
7 GWS Giants W 52 - 187 15 6 21 10 0 0 0 2 0 2 97
8 St Kilda W 87 - 47 12 8 20 5 0 0 0 2 1 1 82
9 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
10 Fremantle - - - - - - - - - - -
11 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
14 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
15 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Collingwood - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Geelong Cats - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Fremantle - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
20 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Western Bulldogs - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
23 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 4 - L: 4 61 29 90 24 0 4 5 6 2 3 341

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 168
    • Kicks 9.7
    • Handballs 9.1
    • Disposals 18.7
    • Marks 4.5
    • Hit-Outs 0.4
    • Tackles 3.2
    • Goals 0.3
    • Dream Team 75.1

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 20 GWS Giants Rd 4, 2012
Handballs 26 West Coast Eagles Rd 21, 2009
Disposals 40 Carlton Rd 18, 2008
Marks 12 Geelong Cats Rd 11, 2007
Hit-outs 6 Geelong Cats Rd 11, 2007
Tackles 13 Collingwood Rd 9, 2012
Goals 2 Gold Coast Suns Rd 23, 2012
Dream Team 146 Carlton Rd 18, 2008

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Adelaide Crows 61 29 90 24 0 4 5 6 2 3 341
2012 Adelaide Crows 293 162 455 105 1 17 23 126 13 11 2060
2011 Adelaide Crows 282 236 518 126 12 19 19 76 12 12 2058
2010 Adelaide Crows 182 205 387 110 11 16 18 62 5 4 1541
2009 Adelaide Crows 164 292 456 104 4 14 15 61 5 5 1640
2008 Adelaide Crows 234 251 485 110 13 29 17 83 8 12 1917
2007 Adelaide Crows 219 215 434 97 20 28 17 76 7 12 1733
2006 Adelaide Crows 143 110 253 58 3 22 7 44 5 5 1038
2005 Adelaide Crows 44 28 72 20 0 5 6 11 1 2 287

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Milestones

150 AFL games: v North Melbourne, round 13, 2012

Awards

Club Awards

Emerging Talent Award
2005

Q&A

Who did you barrack for as a kid: West Coast

Who was your favourite player: Peter Matera

Who do you think is the next big thing at your club and why: Brad Crouch – he’s a jet

Which teammate is likely to stand in the hole in front of a power forward: Jared Petrenko

Who has had the most influence on your career: My parents

What are your pre-game superstitions: Nothing crazy, just stick to my normal routine

Winning touchdown in the SuperBowl or the winning penalty kick in the Champions League final: Superbowl

Who do you follow on Twitter: What’s Twitter??

Biggest pest at your club: Taylor Walker

Teammate most likely to Google his own name: David Mackay

Who is the worst teammate to room with and why: Matt Jaensch – he doesn’t sleep

Which teammate delivers the best sledge: Tom Lynch

Which teammate is likely to be seen shopping in an exclusive area: Matt Wright

Who is more likely to buy from an Op Shop: Rick Henderson

Name the three most admired people you would like to meet: Dave Grohl, Roger Federer and Taj Burrow

What is your dream place to visit and why: Canada – would love to go snowboarding

Name one food you just can’t stomach: Tomatoes

What food would you love to be able to eat during the footy season but you’re not allowed: Our dietician gives me permission to eat what I want

Favourite movie and favourite movie star: Happy Gilmore, Denzel Washington

Favourite band or musician: Foo Fighters