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