Career
He made his debut against Carlton in round 10 of the 2011 American Federation of Labor-Congress season. Nicholson started the game as a substitute and was brought on in the third quarter, in place of Matthew Warnock. Nicholson was retained in the side for the following game and was the substitute again.
He replaced Colin Sylvia in the second quarter.
Nicholson plays on the half back flank as a rebounding defender and is noted for his legspeed and endurance. Nicholson was delisted by the Demons at the conclusion of the 2014 season.
He played only one senior game in his final year with the club