Luke Nankervis

AFL career

Before the 2023 season, Luke Nankervis extended his contract with the Crows for an additional two seasons, securing his place in the playing list until at least the end of 2025. He averaged 21.5 disposals and a goal during the 2022 SANFL finals series. Prior to 2023, Nankervis had played almost exclusively as a half-forward flanker playing in Adelaide's reserves team. He moved to a more defensive role during the 2023 SANFL season, playing as a running half-back. He excelled in the role change, and earned a senior debut in round 19 of the 2023 season against at the MCG. Nankervis collected 16 disposals as a half-back flanker on debut. In 2024, Nankervis is becoming one of Adelaide's more consistent young talents, slowly shifting into a role on the wing.

Following a career-best game of 28 disposals, 10 marks, and 10 intercept possessions against , Nankervis was awarded with the Rising Star nomination for round 13, 2024. His first career goal was a 50-meter set shot which came in the final round of 2024 against . Following a breakout year for the running defender, Nankervis was rewarded with a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Crows until at least the end of 2027.

Personal life Nankervis has two older brothers – Ryan and Joel – and a younger sister, Milly. Their father, Paul, was listed with the Melbourne Football Club's under 19s squad in the 1980s, but never played senior VFL football.

Since October 2022, he has lived with fellow Victorians and current teammates Josh Rachele and Jake Soligo.

Nankervis follows a gluten-free diet.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

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