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.
David Noble: “I don't know if we could have thrown any more at a new captain in one year, with a change of coach, poor performance and a whole heap of other things. He was exceptional in the way he handled it all. He came home with a real wet sail in the back half of the year. When we needed some stability from our leaders after Neil left he worked really hard with the group. As a leader, you feel like you need to influence the game more and being in the midfield enabled 'VB' to do that in the latter-part of the season. He attacked the adversity with real vigour and out of that came some enormous growth for him as a leader.”
At just 24, Nathan van Berlo is ideally equipped for the task of guiding a young side striving to make its mark after the exit of several club greats last seasoMonday, May 02, 2011 - 3:41PM
Adelaide may be forced to play two rookies against Port Adelaide on Saturday night in the face of a growing injury listMonday, April 11, 2011 - 4:20PM
The Crows poor start to 2010 won't be repeated in 2011 if skipper Nathan van Berlo has anything to do with itMonday, February 07, 2011 - 3:21PM
Adelaide midfielder Nathan van Berlo says the side's youngsters are looking forward to the challenge of GeelongSunday, July 11, 2010 - 2:15PM
Adelaide coach Neil Craig says Nathan van Berlo and Scott Stevens could face the Bulldogs on Friday night, along with rookie Ricky HendersonThursday, April 22, 2010 - 1:19PM
Nathan van Berlo speaks to the media ahead of Showdown XXXII at AAMI Stadium on Sunday night.Monday, April 23, 2012 - 4:56PM
Nathan van Berlo speaks to Channel Crow following Adelaide's 18 point win over the Western Bulldogs at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night.Saturday, April 07, 2012 - 10:28PM
Nathan Van Berlo speaks about his reappointment to captaincy of the Adelaide Crows.Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 1:38PM
Nathan van Berlo speaks to the media ahead of Balfours Showdown XXXI.Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 4:47PM
Nathan van Berlo and Patrick Dangerfield speak about the importance of Mens Health Week.Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 4:10PM
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