AUSTRALIAN MENS & MIXED
NETBALL ASSOCIATION
Victor Nikolic
109
Kelpie #
Age:
27
Height:
200cm
Home State:
New South Wales
Position/s:
GK
Caps:
7
Standing at 200cm tall, Victor is the Kelpies’ not-so-secret weapon, capable of making an immediate impact on any contest. While his height allows him to neutralise even the tallest opposition, he is far more than a one-trick Kelpie.
His imposing presence in the defensive end presents a constant threat to high balls, while his rangy wingspan and efficient movement enable him to cover vast areas of the court with ease. Coupled with an elite read of play and relentless hunger for the contest, Victor regularly disrupts opposition flow and forces errors.
Victor completes the Kelpies’ defensive unit as a defining piece of the team’s defensive puzzle, bringing both physical dominance and tactical awareness to the back end.
Athlete Snapshot
Kelpies debut in 2023
2023 National Men's Open GK of the tournament
Basketball background
National Men's Opens silver medallists in 2024 and 2025
My Background
I grew up in:
Sydney, NSW
Age started playing netball:
19
How I started playing netball:
Played mixed netball for Macquarie University at the 2018 University Nationals, a team mate asked me to come along to M-League, where I was identified to trial and was selected for the U23s in 2019.
Off the Court
Career/Study:
Cyber security consultant
A fun fact:
Native proficiency in Bosnian/Serbian and can play the piano
Person who inspires me:
My parents (Nasiha and Zivan)