List of nicknames used in Australian rules football

This is a list of nicknames used for people in Australian rules football.

Players

A

*Gary Ablett — God ^{[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/07/18/1058035187106.html]}
*Gary Ablett, Jr. — Jesus, Son of God, GAJ, Gazza ^{[http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-28066.html]}
*Luke Ablett — Nephew of God, NOG ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/articles/2005/08/23/1124562862337.html]}
*Damien Adkins — Chipper ^{[http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181465&page=2]}
*Jason Akermanis — Aker ^{[http://www.theage.com.au/news/features/aker-manna/2005/07/08/1120704563894.html]}

B

*Darrel Baldock — Doc ^{[http://saints.com.au/default.asp?pg=halloffameprofile&spg=display&personid=197734]}
*Leo Barry — Leaping Leo ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Kevin Bartlett — Hungry ^{[http://home.austarnet.com.au/arichards/players/bartlett.html]}
*Chance Bateman — Changa ^{[http://www.hawkheadquarters.com/player.aspx?playerid=795]}
*Nathan Bassett — Fred, The Hound ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Rupert Betheras — Roop ^{[http://www.magpies.net/nick/players/tribute/j26cultrupe.html]}
*Nathan Bock — Choy ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Craig Bolton — B2 ^{[http://www.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Jude Bolton — B1, Do-it-for-Delta ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Dermott Brereton — The Kid ^{[http://fullpointsfooty.net/bi-bz.htm#Dermott%20Brereton%20(Hawthorn,%20Sydney,%20Collingwood)] [http://www.icmi.com.au/speaker.phtml?id=312]}
*Shaun Burgoyne — Junior Burger ^{[http://www.aboriginalfootball.com.au/september.html]}
*Brett Burton — The Birdman ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Matthew Burton — Spider ^{[http://www.bark.net.au/Dockers/Awards/exdocker.htm]}
*Amon Buchanan — Buchananball, Monty, The Hobbit ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Nathan Buckley — Bucks, FIGJAM ^{[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/06/26/1023864605084.html]}

C

*Wayne Carey — Duck ^{[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/06/25/1056449302646.html]} , The King ^{[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/23/1087845013166.html]}
*Troy Chaplin — Chappy ^{[http://www.planetteal.com.au/default.asp?pg=printerfriendly&spg=default&articleid=164909]}
*Daniel Chick — Chickadee, Chicky _{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]
*Matthew Clarke — Doc [http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2005/09/12/1126377257504.html]
*James Clement — The General ^{[http://www.magpies.org.au/nick/article/article.php?subaction=showfull&id=1148298225&archive=&start_from=&ucat=5&]}
*Michael Conlan — Micky, Crash ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Ben Cousins — Kissin, Cuz ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Dean Cox — Big Cox, Coxy ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}}

D

*Robert DiPierdomenico — Dipper ^{[http://saints.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=afldisplay&articleid=222210]}
*Leon Davis — Neon Leon ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Nick Davis — Save Us, Davo, The Colonel ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Alan Didak — Di Di Didak ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Michael Doughty — Dogga ^{[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,21743798-31624,00.html]}
*Stephen Doyle — The Fuse ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Jack Dyer — Captain Blood ^{[http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/jackdyer.htm]}
*Neale Daniher — The Reverend ^{[http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=3124]}
*Sean Denham — The Brush,Dunny brush Denham ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

E

*Nathan Eagleton — The Bald Eagle ^{[http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20371756%255E32423,00.html]}
*Brett Ebert — Megahead ^{[http://prod.www.portadelaidefc.cfour.com.au/portpowerfc/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6038/newsId/25857/Default.aspx]} , Ebo ^{[http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6038/Default.aspx?newsId=45863]}
*Tyson Edwards — Zooma ^{[http://www.afc.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=4417&newsId=45175]}
*Andrew Embley — The Stadium, Whack ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Peter Everitt — Spida Everitt ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

F

*Jeff Farmer — Wizard, The Wiz ^{[http://fremantlefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=players&spg=playerprofile&personid=13248]}
*Brendan Fevola — Fev ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]} , Fevalenko ^{[http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443085]}
*Michael Firrito — Spud ^{[http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/firrito-chips-away/2007/06/05/1180809519118.html]}
*Nick Fosdike — Fozzy ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Lance Franklin — Buddy ^{[http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21710145%255E5004902,00.html]}
*Josh Fraser — Frase ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Danny Frawley — Spud ^{[http://www.theage.com.au/news/Sport/Sporting-Life/2004/12/24/1103391903980.html]}
*Barnaby French — Bananaby ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

G

*Ryan Gamble — Fryrye ^{[http://gfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=290442/]}
*Daniel Giansiracusa — Gia, Guido ^{[http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/articles/2006/09/15/1157827158888.html]}
*Adam Goodes — Goodesy, Brownlow ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Simon Goodwin — Goody ^{[http://www.afc.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=4417&newsId=45175]}
*Fraser Gehrig — G-Train ^{[http://www.afc.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=4417&newsId=45175]}

H

*Mitch Hahn — Premium Light, ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/footy-nicknames]}
*Barry Hall — Big Bad, ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]} Big Bad Bustling Barry Hall, Bazza, Hally, The Professor [http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]
*Aaron Hamill — Sammy ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Brent Harvey — Boomer ^{[http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/boomer-harvey-little-big-man/2007/06/12/1181414299414.html]}
*Robert Harvey — Banger ^{[http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/watching-harvey-from-broome/2007/06/26/1182623910152.html]} , Chopper ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Doug Hawkins — The Hawk ^{[http://fullpointsfooty.net/h.htm#Doug%20Hawkins%20(Footscray%20&%20Fitzroy)]}
*Brett Heady — Jobby ^{[http://www.footy.com.au/dags/99/wrapup/wrap_r10.html]}
*James Hird — Golden Boy ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Garry Hocking — Buddha, Whiskas ^{[http://www.australianrules.com.au/2001stories/hocking.html]}
*Brodie Holland — Dutchie ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Ryan Houlihan — Hooligan ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

I

J

*Allan Jeans — Yabby ^{[http://www.quibs.co.uk/quibs/samplspt2.html]}
*Graham Johncock — Stiffy ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Brad Johnson — The Smiling Assassin, ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]} The Smiling Stiff ^{[http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20371756%255E32423,00.html]}
*Kane Johnson — Sugar ^{[http://www.afc.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=4417&newsId=45175]}
*Wayne Johnston — The Dominator ^{[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/05/04/1083635129999.html?from=storyrhs]}
*Darren Jolly — Finger ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Chris Judd — The Magenius ^{[http://www.eaglesflyinghigh.com/viewtopic.php?t=3254&view=previous]} , Juddernaut ^{[http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/articles/2006/09/29/1159337344250.html]} , Juddy ^{[http://westcoasteagles.com.au/default.asp?pg=chrisjudd]}

K

*Clark Keating — Crackers ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Sam Kekovich — Slammin' Sam ^{[http://www.mediaman.com.au/profiles/kekovich.html]}
*James Kelly — Ned ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Tadgh Kennelly — Tig, The Irishman ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Stephen Kernahan — Sticks ^{[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/k.htm#Stephen%20Kernahan%20(Glenelg%20&%20Carlton)]}
*Brett Kirk — Captain Kirk, Kirky, Buddha ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Anthony Koutoufides — Kouta ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

L

* Peter Landy — Bloody ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
* Matthew Lappin — Lappers ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
* Tony Lockett — Plugger ^{[http://www.abc.net.au/pm/stories/s43235.htm]}
* Paul Licuria — Licca ^{[http://www.abc.net.au/pm/stories/s43235.htm]}
* Quinten Lynch— Q-Stick , Big Q ^{[http://www.abc.net.au/pm/stories/s43235.htm]}

M

*Nick Malceski — Mal, The Esky ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Peter Matera — Roo ^{[http://www.answers.com/topic/peter-matera]}
*Phillip Matera — Angry Ant ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Ben Mathews — Benny, Little Plugger ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Brock McLean — Chooka ^{[http://melbournefc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=269429]}
*Andrew McLeod — Bunji ^{[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,21750406-21543,00.html]} , Macca ^{[http://www.afc.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=4417&newsId=45175]}
*Stephen Milne — Milne-dog ^{[http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Sideline/1467/bulldogs.htm]}
*Tony Modra — Mods ^{[http://blogs.news.com.au/adelaidenow/grahamcornes/index.php/adelaidenow/comments/have_the_crows_cut_off_their_nose_to_spite_their_face]} , Godra ^{[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/m.htm#Tony%20Modra%20(West%20Adelaide,%20Adelaide,%20Fremantle)]}
*Noel Mugavin — "'The Chief, Citizen Pain, Master Of Disaster, King Of Noel. Fact|date=November 2007
*David Mundy — Barra ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

N

*David Neitz — Neita ^{[http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2006/06/04/1149359609516.html]}
*John Newman — Sam ^{[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/31/1067566083084.html]}
*Michael Newton — Juice ^{[http://www.melbournefc.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/7415/Default.aspx?newsId=58398]}
*Mark Nicoski — The Surgeon, Nico ^{[http://www.corkintheocean.com/wordpress/?cat=2]}

O

*Setanta O'hAilpin — Carlos Fact|date=November 2007
*Ryan O'Keefe — Pebbles, Princess ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Michael O'Loughlin — Magic, Micky O, Mago ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Richard Osborne — Tricky Dicky ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

P

* Justin Peckett — Frankie ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
* Ian Perrie — Sarge ^{[http://svc002.wic647dp.server-web.com/essendonfc/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6477/Default.aspx?newsId=41121]}
* Simon Prestigiacomo — Presti ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}

Q

*Bernie Quinlan — Superboot ^{[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/p-q.htm#Bernie%20Quinlan%20(Footscray%20&%20Fitzroy)]}

R

*Brent Reilly — Radar ^{[http://afc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/4417/Default.aspx?newsId=44684]}
*Ted Richards — Teddy, The Barometer ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Nick Riewoldt — Roo/Rooey ^{[http://www.westofmoorabbin.com/06_R21postgame.html] [http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/puzzled-lyon-chases-answers/2007/06/10/1181414139985.html]} , St. Nick ^{[http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,19933072%255E32423,00.html]}
*Brian Roberts — Whale ^{[http://www.magpies.org.au/nick/bb/viewtopic.php?t=23798&view=next]}
*Mark Roberts — Fridge ^{[http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/articles/2002/06/12/1023864298060.html]}
*Lewis Roberts-Thompson — Hyphen, The Hyphenator, LRT, Lewie, Prince Valiant, Sunsilk ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Anthony Rocca — Pebbles ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Saverio Rocca — Big Sav ^{[http://sportsaustralia.com/articles/sep06/artid6334.html]}
*Mark Ricciuto — Roo ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Ben Rutten — Truck ^{[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,21603290-21544,00.html]}

*Paul Salmon — Fish/Big Fish ^{[http://www.saxton.com.au/default.asp?sd8=2438]}
*Adam Schneider — Schneiderman, Schneids, Pocket Rocket ^{[http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/09/swans_nicknames.html]}
*Justin Sherman — The Tank ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Stephen Silvagni — SOS ^{[http://www.blueseum.org/cfc/tiki-index.php?page=Stephen+Silvagni]}
*Bob Skilton — Chimp ^{[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/Sydney_part_2.htm]}
*Matthew Scarlett — Gunnas Boy ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Rohan Smith — Bubba ^{[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20364313-23211,00.html]}
*Jacob Surjan — Surj ^{[http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6038/Default.aspx?newsId=45753]}
*Dean Solomon — King Solomon ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/footy-nicknames]}

T

*Kane Tenace — Turbo ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Mark Thompson — Bomber ^{[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/t-u-v.htm#Mark%20Thompson%20(Essendon%20&%20Geelong)]}
*Warren Tredrea — Tredders ^{[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,21896157-21543,00.html]}

U

V

*Nathan van Berlo — VB ^{[http://afl.com.au/adelaidefc/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/4417/Default.aspx?newsId=33692]}

W

*Andrew Walker — 1AW ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*James Walker — The Pedestrian ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Terry Wallace — Plough ^{[http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/build-the-role-of-the-coach-dont-roll-him/2007/05/26/1179601735708.html]}
*Gavin Wanganeen — The Rubber Man ^{[http://www.afl.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=43986]}
*Dale Weightman — Flea ^{[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/tassie_medallists.htm#DaleWeightman]}
*Justin Westhoff — The Hoff ^{[http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=389543]}
*Matthew Whelan — The Wrecker ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames#melb]}
*Lance Whitnall — Big Red ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Ted Whitten — Mr. Football ^{[http://www.rexhunt.com.au/pages/footynicknames]}
*Greg Williams — Diesel ^{[http://www.quibs.co.uk/quibs/samplspt2.html#nicknames]}
*Mark Williams — Choco ^{[http://au.sports.yahoo.com/070608/60/19ohh.html]}
*Mark Williams — The Sharp Shooter ^{[http://www.quibs.co.uk/quibs/samplspt2.html#nicknames]}
*Garry Wilson — Flea ^{[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/wi-x-y-z.htm#Garry%20Wilson%20(Fitzroy)]}
*Michael Wilson — Wilbur ^{[http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200505/s1369425.htm]}
*John Worsfold — Woosha ^{[http://www.quibs.co.uk/quibs/samplspt2.html#nicknames]}