Harvey Thomas (born 8 August 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Harvey Thomas | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 8 August 2005 | ||
| Original team(s) | Turvey Park FNC/GWS Giants Academy | ||
| Draft | No. 59, 2023 National draft, Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Debut | Opening Round, 2024, Greater Western Sydney vs. Collingwood, at ENGIE Stadium | ||
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Greater Western Sydney | 16 (7) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 17, 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Junior career
editThomas played with Caufield Grammar School and in 2023 he won the best and fairest award for the season. That team included other future AFL payers such as Nick Watson.[1]
AFL career
editGreater Western Sydney: (2024-)
editThomas was taken with pick 59 in the 2024 National draft and made his AFL debut in Greater Western Sydney's first game of the season versus Collingwood.[2][3] Thomas collected 9 disposals on debut however didn't get on the scoresheet in their 32-point win. Thomas kicked his first goal in his career in Round 2 of the 2024 AFL season in their 65-point win over West Coast.[4]
Statistics
editUpdated to the end of round 17, 2024.[5]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2024 | Greater Western Sydney | 28 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 81 | 114 | 195 | 32 | 49 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 5.1 | 7.1 | 12.2 | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Career | 16 | 7 | 4 | 81 | 114 | 195 | 32 | 49 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 5.1 | 7.1 | 12.2 | 2.0 | 3.1 | ||
Honours and achievements
editIndividual
References
edit- ^ "How Toby made young Giant's unlikely debut easier". afl.com.au. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Pick 59:Harvey Thomas". gwsgiants.com.au. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Thomas to Debut". gwsgiants.com.au. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Thomas surprises himself with sneaky first AFL goal". afl.com.au. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Harvey Thomas". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
External links
edit- Harvey Thomas's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Harvey Thomas's playing statistics from AFL Tables