Nathan O'Driscoll Biography

Nathan O'Driscoll says he has learned not to worry too much about his game and to just play on instinct.

"I was a real stress head when I was kid. I'd worry a lot about performance. If I missed a kick I'd go into my shell and get really worried. I'd think that the coach is going to judge me, what if I don't get drafted, things like that would creep into my head," he said.

"But now I just ride the wave of the crowd and enjoy every minute of it to be honest. I think it's the best thing to play on instinct and have fun with it. That's what I've been doing this year and it's really helped."

Nathan O'Driscoll is the round 23 Rising Star nominee for 2022.

Across his 10 games for the Dockers, O'Driscoll has averaged 15.4 disposals, 4.1 score involvements whilst booting nine goals.

Nathan O'Driscoll signs a contract extension with Fremantle to remain at the club until the end of the 2024 season.

"It's been challenging at times, not playing all of last year and then only having this year of my contract left, so I was a bit nervous going into pre-season," O'Driscoll said.

"I knew if I stuck to it, had a good pre-season and got the work under my belt, I was going to be fine. I was lucky enough to break through to the team and play decent footy, so I'm stoked to sign on."

Nathan O'Driscoll kicks the goal of the round for round 8 of 2022.

Nathan O'Driscoll makes his AFL debut for Fremantle at Perth Stadium with 2 disposals (a kick and a handball) and a goal in a 10-point loss to St Kilda.

Fremantle select Nathan O'Driscoll with pick No.27 in the 2020 National Draft.