

Nick Meaney
Fullback
Player Bio
- Height:
- 187 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 10 September 1997
- Weight:
- 90 kg
- Birthplace:
- Lismore, NSW
- Age:
- 25
- Nickname:
- Means
- Debut Club:
- Newcastle Knights
- Date:
- 13 July 2018
- Opposition:
- Parramatta Eels
- Round:
- 18
- Previous Clubs:
- Newcastle Knights, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Junior Club:
- Ballina Seagulls
- Biography:
Joining Melbourne Storm ahead of the 2022 pre-season after stints at the Newcastle Knights and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Nick has developed into a key utility role within the Storm squad.
With a deep understanding and feel for footy, Nick made his debut in the purple jersey in Round 1 of the 2022 season, becoming player 218. Whether he’s named on the wing, in five-eighth or as fullback, Nick manages to excel and play a crucial role in the on-field team success.
Ten consecutive goals in Round 23’s win over the Broncos saw the Ballina junior record his best performance, bringing in 20 points.
Claiming the joint title as Melbourne Storm’s 2022 Best Back of the Year, the new recruit also ended the year as the Club’s top point scorer (148), top goal scorer (48) and third overall try scorer, landing 13.
Nick is sponsored by Terry Porreca, Glen Morris and PFL Collins Contractors.
Career
- Appearances
- 92
- Tries
- 41
2023 Season
- Appearances
- 4
Scoring
- Tries
- 4
- Goals
- 13
Kicking
- Goal Conversion Rate
-
Attack
- Try Assists
- 0
- Line Breaks
- 3
- Tackle Breaks
- 11
Passing
- Receipts
- 120
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 17
- Missed Tackles
- 4
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 153
- Total Running Metres
- 613
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 173
- Average Points
- 43.2
2023 Season - By Round
Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | Points | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Eels | Won | 12 - 16 | Fullback | 84 | 1 | 2 | 8 | - | 1 | 2 | 43 | - | 31 | 4 | - | 208 | 7 | 125 |
2 | Bulldogs | Lost | 12 - 26 | Fullback | 80 | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | 3 | 55 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 143 | - | 30 |
3 | Titans | Lost | 38 - 34 | Fullback | 80 | 2 | 5 | 18 | - | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 94 | - | 28 |
4 | Wests Tigers | Won | 24 - 12 | Fullback | 80 | 1 | 4 | 12 | - | - | 2 | 49 | - | 33 | 3 | - | 166 | - | 34 |
Career By Season
Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% | 2 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 3.58 | 33.33% | - | 2 | - | 139 | 44 | 12 | 74.28% | 429 | 85.00 | 176 | 152 | 30.4 |
Bulldogs | 2019 | 22 | 10 | 12 | - | 45% | 6 | 32 | 88 | 29 | 1.31 | 80.00% | - | 1 | 4 | 513 | 103 | 20 | 79.56% | 2,511 | 114.00 | 826 | 687 | 31.2 |
Bulldogs | 2020 | 16 | 2 | 14 | - | 12% | 6 | 22 | 68 | 35 | 2.21 | 68.75% | 1 | 1 | 10 | 369 | 83 | 20 | 75.39% | 1,990 | 124.00 | 426 | 499 | 31.2 |
Bulldogs | 2021 | 22 | 3 | 19 | - | 14% | 10 | 5 | 50 | 91 | 4.15 | 55.56% | - | 3 | 9 | 553 | 146 | 25 | 85.38% | 2,686 | 122.00 | 841 | 746 | 33.9 |
Storm | 2022 | 23 | 13 | 10 | - | 57% | 13 | 48 | 148 | 276 | 12.00 | 70.59% | 1 | 8 | 13 | 572 | 199 | 34 | 85.41% | 2,454 | 106.00 | 427 | 907 | 39.4 |
Storm | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% | 4 | 13 | 42 | - | - | 81.25% | - | - | 3 | 120 | 17 | 4 | 80.95% | 613 | 153.00 | 218 | 173 | 43.2 |
Career Overall
Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights | 2018 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% | 2 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 3.58 | 33.33% | - | 2 | - | 139 | 44 | 12 | 78.57% | 429 | 85.00 | 176 | 149 | 29.8 |
Bulldogs | 2019 | 2021 | 60 | 15 | 45 | - | 25% | 22 | 59 | 206 | 156 | 2.59 | 72.84% | 1 | 5 | 23 | 1,435 | 332 | 65 | 83.63% | 7,187 | 119.00 | 2,093 | 1,937 | 32.3 |
Storm | 2022 | 2023 | 27 | 15 | 12 | - | 56% | 17 | 61 | 190 | 276 | 10.23 | 72.62% | 1 | 8 | 16 | 692 | 216 | 38 | 85.04% | 3,068 | 113.00 | 646 | 1,080 | 40.0 |
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