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Nick Westhoff


ANOTHER WESTHOFF EMERGES
A THIRD Westhoff might be in line for the AFL with 18-year-old Nick making his mark at West Adelaide.
The strong full forward, who turned 18 today, kicked five goals in West Adelaide’s 10-goal win - ironically over Central District on Saturday.
Nick Westhoff is the cousin of Justin and Matthew who rose through Central District’s ranks to reach Port Adelaide Power’s AFL list.
``He is a dead-set twin,’’ Bloods football operations manager Scott Turner said.
``He’s a bit more like Matthew than Justin, but he’s got the same shaggy haircut.
``And he’s 198cm - just really, really similar.’’
Nick was a Goodwood Saints junior and joined West Adelaide through their recruiting zone.
According to Turner, he also spent time playing basketball in the United States.
``He’s played more basketball than footy,’’ Turner said.
``But we certainly hope he does (play senior football), he’s a really athletic kid but because he’s only new to the game we’re taking it slow with him.’’
Daniel Sukkel was best on ground in West Adelaide’s win, 20.7 (127) to 11.1 (67).
He had 31 possessions, laid five tackles and kicked two goals.
``He was outstanding,’’ Bloods coach Greg Mellor said of Sukkel.
``Nick Westhoff played his best game for the club and so did Brett Heintze.’’
West Adelaide is now 4-2 and third on the ladder.
But it has only one player, Taite Silverlock, in the state squad which Mellor said was ``a little disappointing’’.
Mellor said he thought Daniel Sukkel, Dustin Head and Nick Homburg would have been pushing for selection.
 

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Westoffs Profile

Nick Westoff
D.O.B: 11-May-1991
Club: West Adelaide
State: SA
Height: 197cm
Weight: 78kg
Position: Forward
Quick leading forward who can beat his opponent with his initial few steps. Overhead marking and defensive pressure skills are two of his strengths. Selected to represent SA Under-18 basketball side in 2008.
 

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