Playing for North Ballarat, he did just that and turned in a well-rounded performance which included three important goals and only one behind.
“I kicked two goals from set shots and one on the run so I was pretty happy with that and the win,” Thomas told kangaroos.com.au.
“I suppose I just tried to have some fun out there and take a bit of pressure off.”
But it wasn’t just his goal kicking that impressed with his defensive pressure also a highlight. The 23 year-old had eight tackles and 18 possessions, of which eight were contested, to his name.
“Obviously I want to get back into the seniors so today was about going back to the VFL and just doing everything right. My confidence is up and I definitely had the right attitude out there I think.”
Thomas played forward and at times won the ball out on a wing for the Roosters during their 11-point win over the Box Hill Hawks.
