Nate Caddy Biography

Nate Caddy extends his contract with the Bombers until the end of 2031.

"We've got a young group that's always looking to get better and I'm looking forward to seeing where we can take it over the next few years," Caddy said.

"There are still a few things we've got to keep working on, but we are heading in the right direction. You can see everyone buying in and wanting to improve and that's exactly what I want to part of."

Nate Caddy from the Essendon Bombers earns his second Rising Star nomination after a strong performance in round nine of the 2025 AFL season.

The 2023 first-round pick showed glimpses of his exciting talent in 10 games in his debut season but has taken his game to another level in 2025 after playing every game so far in his second year.

Nate Caddy is the Rising Star nominee for round 22 of 2024.

Caddy, 19, had 15 disposals, took six marks and kicked three goals in the Bombers' one-point loss to Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.

The forward has kicked nine goals in eight games since making his AFL debut in round 11.

Nate Caddy makes his AFL debut for Essendon at the MCG with 10 disposals (6 kicks and 4 handballs), 2 marks and 3 tackles in a 12-point win over Richmond.

Essendon select Nate Caddy with pick No.10 in the 2023 National Draft.