Mark Nicoski Biography

Injuries have prompted Eagles Adam Selwood and Mark Nicoski to announce their retirements at the age of 29.

"I ended up getting a back injury that's held me back a fair bit this year. And I just couldn't hit the heights I needed to. It affected my form," Selwood said.

"I guess you never really know when the game taps you on the shoulder, and it did that night at AAMI Stadium because I never got where an Eagles jumper ever again," Nicoski said.

Mark Nicoski's AFL comeback is delayed until 2014 after the unlucky Eagle injured his wrist playing for Subiaco in the WAFL, requiring surgery.

Mark Nicoski is placed back on the Eagles' long-term injury list.

"The medical staff has devised a modified and controlled program for the next eight weeks, which means I would not be ready to play until round seven," Nicoski said.

"I will be placed on the long-term injury list during that period and I look forward to having a positive impact on the West Coast Eagles season after that time.

"There has not been a setback per se, it's just a matter of backing it off a little over the next couple of months, managing and manipulating my training loads."

West Coast forward Josh Hill says he is already feeling the pressure to improve as goalkickers Mark LeCras and Mark Nicoski plot their returns to the Eagles' forward line.

"That's the hard part, keeping the position," Hill said.

"It's a tough gig, but everyone wants that spot and we're all going to fight for it pre-season. I think it's just going to motivate the boys to perform that one step better."

West Coast free agent Mark Nicoski has signed a new one-year deal with the club.

"We're delighted we've signed Mark for another year," West Coast list manager Craig Vozzo said.

"He had an outstanding 2011 and we were all really upset with the hamstring injury that occurred at the beginning of this season.

"But we're very confident he's going to come back strong and have a real impact next year."

Eagles forward Mark Nicoski has been ruled out for the year after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury at training.

"In the best interests of my 'hammy' and it's ability to heal properly, the club and I have chosen to avoid forcing a return this season," Nicoski said.

"It gives me the opportunity to rest it adequately and ensure 2013 is a successful one for myself and WCE."

Mark Nicoski will requir another operation on his injured left hamstring after complications during his recovery.

"He had a bad muscle spasm and subsequent tests have shown he's damaged that repair and it needs to be re-repaired," Eagles coach John Worsfold said.

"He's obviously pretty devastated. It sets him back hopefully only a week or two. It's his responsibility as part of this club to do the best rehab he can and be available to play good footy for us later in the year."

Scans have revealed Eagles forward Mark Nicoski will need surgery after rupturing a tendon in his hamstring during the 2012 NAB Cup Grand Final against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.

Mark Nicoski says he is fulfilling a dream, fuelled by pride and passion, by representing Australia in the International Rules series against Ireland.

"I sat back at the end of every season previously and would watch this going on here and in Ireland and always thought to myself it was something I wanted to be a part of," Nicoski said.

"To be rewarded to be able to take part in it is something I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I'm pretty proud to be doing what I'm doing the last week-and-a-half."

West Coast's Mark Nicoski says preparing for the unknown is a highlight of the International Rules Series.

"I think that's the most exciting part. In the AFL every week, you know everyone inside out and you've gone through their style of play and I think that's what's so exciting about this series," he said.

"It's something we're not used to and it's new and enjoyable and a really big challenge.

Eagle Mark Nicoski celebrated his 100th match with a win against Carlton.

"It was fantastic for the boys to bring it home for me in my 100th, especially in that last quarter and a half," he said.

"The boys really turned it on today, especially in that third quarter - they really challenged us and we stood up which was really pleasing."

Mark Nicoski will play his 100th game this Sunday but it hasn't been easy for the 27-year-old.

"As much as you don't like to admit it at the time, when you look back you can see that there were elements of your game that change," he said.

"I probably lost a bit of speed and agility, which were things that were really important in my game. That came back over a couple of years, but I was hit with a back injury and then my shoulder again, so it's been a bit of a bumpy ride."

West Coast utility Mark Nicoski will have shoulder surgery next week, ending his season prematurely.

"I could have gone through the rehabilitation process of recovering from the most recent injury, but it was probably only going to pop again if I received a solid knock," Nicoski said.

"This season is over for me, but I can use the latter part of the year to build up the strength in the shoulder for pre-season training and to get ready for 2011."

Mark Nicoski is on the verge of signing a two-year deal with West Coast, meaning Jamie McNamara has been forced off the club's list.

Jason Akermanis has been suspended for one match for tripping Eagle Mark Nicoski.