Create an experience with Nikki Jai Nield

Nikki Nield (previously known as Nikki Gore) is a current AFLW player for the Fremantle Football Club. Growing up in South Australia Nikki always had a dream of playing AFL for the Adelaide Crows. Through pure determination, hard work, dedication and resilience, that dream was accomplished when Nikki was picked up as Adelaide's first selection at the 2018 NAB AFLW Draft, with pick No.8. Nikki has now played 5 seasons at AFLW level and achieved the ultimate goal of winning an AFLW Premiership with the Adelaide Crows in 2022. Nikki's eyes are now set on even bigger personal goals and she is determined to achieve more and develop further in her career. In pursuit of this, Nikki recently took advantage of an opportunity with the Fremantle Dockers in WA. Nikki is a fierce competitor that has overcome many hurdles and is willing to sacrifice it all to achieve the ultimate goal. She has a deep understanding and can therefore share about what it is to work hard to achieve goals, to sacrifice and to work within a team environment. Being in the public eye she has developed excellent communication skills and is an excellent role model not only for the younger generation but for anyone who has a desire to be the best they can be.

Nikki Nield's Career Highlights:

- AFLW Premiership 2022

- South Adelaide Best & Fairest 2018 

- SANFLW Breakthrough Player Award 2018

- SANFLW Team of the Year 2018

- 2x SANFLW Premiership Player 2018, 19

- AFLW National Academy 2017, 18

- Adelaide Football league Div 2 Premiership Player 2017

- Captain of Christies Beach U14 Boys Team 2014

- SFL Association Team of the Year U14 boys league 2014

Nikki's Personal interest:

Nikki grew up on the beach and is a massive lover of the ocean. Along with her twin sister, Nikki represented her state for surfing in the U18 championships. Nikki no longer competes but loves hitting the waves when she can. Along with surfing, Nikki loves spending quality time with her partner, 2 dogs, family and friends, being active and going on lots of adventures. Nikki recently completed her Bachelor of Primary Education and plans to use her passion for fitness, health and love of children in the teaching industry.  

Topics of Interest:

Nikki loves helping people and has a passion for developing an inclusive environment where all people can engage in fitness and believes she can have a positive impact on someone’s day. Nikki loves sharing her story, particularly in supporting those that may need encouragement or strength in difficult times. Nikki has grown up with severe dyslexia, overcome injuries, mental toughness and personal challenges, but through it all she has remained resilient and built strength in everything.