Height: 198cm
Weight: 89kg
DOB: 25/06/91
Recruited from: Allies
Bio: Agile ruckman with excellent foot skills for his size. Ultra competitive and equally strong overhead. Tap work at clearances is a distinct strength. Averaged 15 hitouts in four games for Vic Country U18 and 21 hit-outs plus four marks for Power in 14 games in 2009. Corked thigh didn’t allow him to work out at Draft Camp.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 8-25

Watch Nathan Vardy in action

Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
14	6	4	9	4	0	21

In his own words
What type of player are you?
Mobile ruckman and forward.

Which AFL player do you resemble, and why?
Paddy Ryder, because I feel I have similar athletic attributes.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Work rate, strong mark, efficient kick, team player.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Speed off the mark, body strength.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Carlton, because my father barracks for them.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Family, because they are the most critical but also the most supportive.