Weight: 91kg
DOB: 19/04/92
Club: Oakleigh Chargers (Vic)
Kevin Sheehan says: Tom is a defender/forward who is very strong overhead and a long, left-foot kick. He was very dangerous around goal in the TAC Cup and represented Vic Metro in the under-18 championships as a defender.
| Stats (aggregate for 2010 U18s National Championships) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | K | H | D | M | G | H/O |
| 4 | 24 | 11 | 35 | 16 | 2 | 20 |
What type of player are you?
I'm a committed and hard-running player, creative when under pressure with clean skills and good hands.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble and why?
Buddy Franklin, because I feel I’ll be able to run and cover the ground while being creative and exciting.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
Kicking, marking, leadership, decision making, reading the play.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Speed, agility, run and carry, opposite foot kicking, aerobic capacity.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
I go for Carlton and was influenced by my dad and two older brothers who all go for Carlton.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Dad - he’s always giving me advice on what I did well and need to improve on. He also taught me how to organise my school, social and football life together.
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