Nicholas Madden

Nicholas Madden (born 17 May 2004) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life and junior football Madden hails from Osborne in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Playing for Osborne's local team, Madden joined the academy program of the AFL team . He also represented the Allies at the AFL National Championships in 2022.

AFL career Developing strongly under GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford, Madden made his AFL debut in round 13 of the 2025 AFL season against . He provides support in the ruck to Kieren Briggs in the loss. He impressed across his first few matches, but only managed three senior appearances for the season.

Following an impressive pre-season and strong form in the Victorian Football League (VFL) for the Giants' reserves team, Madden was recalled in round five against , while Briggs was dropped.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

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