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13 Dale Thomas

 
Details
Number13
Height185cm
Weight85kg
DOB21-06-1987
DebutR1 '06 v Adel @ TD
GamesGoals
2009020090
Career85Career68
Dreamteam Points
20090Go to Dream Team
2009 season
In his fourth season at the club, Dale Thomas has already racked up 85 senior games including 22 in 2009.  It was a season which saw the Magpie spend more time in the midfield resulting in a career-high average in disposals with 17.2 (15.7 in 2008).

He enjoyed a strong patch of football from rounds 13 to 17 when he averaged 19 disposals and one goal per game.

A result of his added time in the midfield, Thomas was slightly down on his goal kicking this season.  The utility went goalless in 12 matches this season compared to six in 2008.  While not adding goals to his name, Thomas did increase his workload in front of goal averaging one goal assist per game.
 
Career
After 16 games in an immensely promising debut season in 2006, Thomas established himself as a key player in the Collingwood side and a genuine star of the future with an excellent 2007 season, in which he played every game, including all three finals, averaging just under 16 possessions per outing. Always dangerous around goals, Thomas played mainly across half forward while also gaining some invaluable midfield experience. A rising star nominee from 2006 and also the club's best first year player in that year, Thomas is already one of the most popular players with Magpie fans.  2008 was a transitional year for Thomas learning how to play a role centred on the midfield while keeping intact his forward threat.  The following season Thomas was considered a true utility playing in various positions across 16 games.

Draft history:
2005 AFL Draft priority selection (Collingwood) No.2 overall

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Drouin
  • Clubs:
  • Debut: R1 '06 v Adel @ TD
  • Recruited from: Gippsland U18 (VIC)
  • AFL Awards: AFL Rising Star nominee 2006
  • Club Awards: Harry Collier Trophy (best first year player) 2006
  • Brownlow Votes: 4

News

Player review: 13. Dale Thomas

Playing in 22 games in 2009, Dale Thomas provided many spectacular moments for Magpie supportersWednesday, October 28, 2009 - 11:24AM

Thomas keen for redemption

Collingwood young gun eager to make amends for heartbreaking 2007 preliminary final loss to Cats this weekendMonday, September 14, 2009 - 4:05PM

Best of enemies

If experience is any guide, tonight's clash with the Blues will start physical and heat up from there, writes Dale ThomasFriday, July 24, 2009 - 9:11AM

Thomas turns it up

After doing ‘stuff-all’ in the first half, Dale Thomas dramatically upped his form against Freo on Saturday Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 10:38AM

Medhurst, Thomas and Didak set to return

Defender Harry O'Brien says Paul Medhurst, Alan Didak and Dale Thomas could be back in action this weekendMonday, May 25, 2009 - 12:19PM

Video

Finals Wk3 Press Conf: Thomas OBree Lockyer

Dale Thomas, Shane OBree and Tarkyn Lockyer field questions from the media about the win over Adelaide and the upcoming clash with GeelongMonday, September 14, 2009 - 3:07PM

Rnd13 Black and White Show: Thomas

Dale Thomas takes you around the Lexus Centre to talk to some of your favourite playersWednesday, June 24, 2009 - 5:00PM

News Update: Thomas on his new contract

Dale Thomas has signed a two year contract extension and says hes glad to be at the PiesSunday, May 10, 2009 - 10:00AM

Rnd1 Pie Plays of the Day - Cloke Thomas Maxwell

Vote for the best play of round one. the quick centre clearance that lead to a Cloke goal, Thomas run that delivered the ball to Anthony for a goal, or Maxwells amazing over the shoulder snap at goal.Monday, March 30, 2009 - 4:57PM

CTV in Arizona: Thomas

Dale Thomas reflects on the Arizona camp and explains his goals for 2009Monday, November 24, 2008 - 5:45PM

Career statistics (totals):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2006 16 138 75.4 87 83.9 225 78.7 77 34.4 147 65.6 88 10 6 21 0
2007 25 268 71.6 126 73.0 394 71.8 133 33.8 260 66.2 154 19 21 74 4
2008 22 216 67.1 130 78.5 346 71.4 138 39.5 211 60.5 130 23 13 51 0
2009 22 213 64.8 165 79.4 378 71.2 103 28.0 265 72.0 111 16 10 64 0
Totals 85 835 69.3 508 78.3 1343 72.7 451 33.8 883 66.2 483 68 50 210 4

Career statistics (averages):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2006
16
8.6
75.4
5.4
83.9
14.1
78.7
4.8
34.4
9.2
65.6 5.5
0.6
0.4
1.3
0
2007
25
10.7
71.6
5.0
73.0
15.8
71.8
5.3
33.8
10.4
66.2 6.2
0.8
0.8
3.0
4
2008 22
9.8
67.1
5.9
78.5
15.7
71.4 6.3
39.5
9.6
60.5
5.9
1.0
0.6
2.3
0
2009 22
9.7
64.8
7.5
79.4
17.2
71.2
4.7
28.0
12.0
72.0
5.0
0.7
0.5
2.9
0
Totals 85
9.8
69.3
6.0 78.3
15.8
72.7
5.3
33.8
10.4 66.2
5.7 0.8
0.6 2.5
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