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After being selected with Pick 5 in the 2023 National Draft, Nick Watson continued to flourish in 2025 - and will now don a famous club number in 2026. Backing up his 25 goals from 18 games in 2024, the 20-year-old booted 36 majors from 25 matches in 2025. Also known as ‘The Wizard’, he is a much-loved figure among the Hawks faithful and shows huge potential for his brown and gold future.


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Nicholas Watson
After being selected with Pick 5 in the 2023 National Draft, Nick Watson continued to flourish in 2025 - and will now don a famous club number in 2026. Backing up his 25 goals from 18 games in 2024, the 20-year-old booted 36 majors from 25 matches in 2025. Also known as ‘The Wizard’, he is a much-loved figure among the Hawks faithful and shows huge potential for his brown and gold future.


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Hawthorn's Most Promising Player
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2024
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NAB Rising Star Nominee
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2024

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    Watson finally gets his moment with first AFL goal

    The Hawks surround Nick Watson after the exciting youngster produces his maiden major.

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Latest Player News

  1. 'Wizard' waves wand on extension

    Nick Watson has inked a three-year contract extension.

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  2. Superhero of the Week: Watson dazzled in Darwin

    Nick Watson has been voted as the Round 10 Superhero of the Week.

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  3. Watson outlines 2025 ambitions

    Nick Watson produced plenty of highlights in his debut season for Hawthorn. He speaks to Cal Twomey about what the year ahead could look like.

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  4. Watson wows with Rising Star nomination

    Nick Watson has been recognised as the AFL’s Round 19 Rising Star nominee.

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