| Nathan Bock | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Nathan Bock | |
| Date of birth | 20 March 1983 | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | |
| Recruited from | Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL) | |
| Draft | 25th overall, 2001 AFL Rookie
Draft (Elevated 2002) Adelaide |
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| Height/Weight | 193cm / 93kg | |
| Position(s) | Key Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Adelaide | |
| Number | 44 | |
| Playing career1 | ||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) |
| 2002- Totals |
Adelaide | 100 (56) 100 (56) |
| International team honours | ||
| 2008 | Australia | 2 (0) |
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1 Playing statistics to end of Round 18, 2009 season . |
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Nathan Bock (born 20 March 1983) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. He was elevated off the Adelaide Football Club's rookie list at the start of the 2002 season. He wears number 44 on his guernsey.
Debuting with the Adelaide Football Club in 2004 as a 21-year-old, he did well in Adelaide's forward line. On his debut (Round 5 April 23, 2004) he goaled with each of their first two kicks, and he had 94 disposals and kicked 8 goals in his first ten games. Since then, under the coaching of Neil Craig, he has been transformed into a tough centre half-back.
Bock missed the first 7 rounds of the 2005 season, but returned in round 8 and showed signs that he and All-Australian defender Ben Rutten would become one of the best defensive combinations in the AFL, a promise the duo delivered on in the next few years. Bock has not lost his forward origin, either; he kicked two goals from tight angles in the third quarter against Fremantle in the 2006 Qualifying Final as Adelaide came from behind to win, and replicated the feat late in the Preliminary Final against West Coast, this time unsuccessfully.
In Brad Johnson's 300th game for the Western Bulldogs in round 1, 2008, with Adelaide trailing by four points with only seconds remaining, Bock took a mark in the left forward pocket, about 45 metres out from goal and on a 45 degree angle. Bock missed the shot as the siren sounded and Adelaide lost the game. However, Bock recovered from this to have a fine season, in which he won AFL All-Australian selection as the team's centre half-back[1]. He also won the 2008 Crows Club Champion award with 162 votes and the club's Most Valuable Player award[2].
Bock was charged with assaulting his partner and causing property damage during an incident at the General Havelock hotel in Adelaide early on Sunday morning 5th of April 2009[3]. He was detained by police and later released to face court at a later date. After the incident, he was suspended indefinitely by the Adelaide Football Club; this suspension was lifted after only one game, and he played a respectable role in the Crows' 48-point loss to Geelong. A hamstring injury saw him miss several more weeks, but he return midway through the season and continued to perform solidly.
Nathan Bock was selected by Mick Malthouse for the 2008 International Rules Series for Australia. First Test at Perth, Nathan Bock was selected as Goalkeeper, which he had consistent performance, despite he conceded a three goals. His long kicks helped Australia to comeback despite 1 point loss. In Second test, Nathan Bock switched his usual Centre Half Back position (also switched to fullback for short period) and played much better performance.
| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Andrew McLeod |
Adelaide Best and
Fairest winner 2008 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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  | Adelaide Crows Nathan Bock makes All Australian team - AdelaideNow... Adelaide Crows Nathan Bock makes All Australian team |
| | All-Australian Bock on assault charge - ABC Local - Crows suspend Bock over assault charge |
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