Nick Coulstock has always been admired for his hard work on and off the track by his team mates. 100 games ago he made his debut against Mansfield as a skilful, fast running player who, if common sense prevailed, would stay clear of the bigger boys in the hard contests because of his light frame. Now he thrives on the in and under contests, and has built the bulk to compete with all who come before him.
Nick’s debut game in Round 13 2010 was as an U18 player. He played 3 other senior games that year and managed to finish Runner Up in the Thirds’ Best and Fairest despite playing only 14 games.
As a junior, Nick was talented in all the sports he played. He was a more than capable long distance runner as well as hard to beat in the sprints. Nick was also a spring heel Jack in all the jump events. These natural attributes added to his qualities as a footballer, but his quick thinking and ability to get and use the ball was appreciated by the senior coaches.
Kyabram Senior Coach, Dave Williams nominated Nick as the player to watch in his first year of senior football in 2011. He admired his “football smarts” and was looking him to value add to a very good side.
It didn’t take Nick too long to make an impression on the competition that year. By Round 5 he had a Rising Star Nomination for his effort against Mansfield.
But Nick has always been able to make an impression on his coaches and team members. Team mate in 2013, Josh Linton, described him as “the most selfless player I have ever played with.”
His contribution has helped the teams he plays in achieve ultimate success. Way back as an U14 player, he was brought up into the U16 Div 2 team by coach Stuart Young and ended up winning the flag. A one point win against Echuca in the U18 2009 premiership was another memorable win. However nothing at this stage will match the 2013 Goulburn Valley Senior Premiership against Shepp United.
And as Nick runs onto the ground at Tatura today for his 100th game, he hopes it is another step closer to another premiership.
Last Modified on 27/09/2016 17:47
