The Player - A smooth mover at half back and through the midfield, Young has spent the past two years building steadily in the club's VFL team. Although not overly fast, Young is a reliable decision maker with nice disposal and great awareness in heavy traffic. He uses his body well to avoid tackles and has been a key playmaker in the VFL over the past two years. Young has been in the Collingwood system since 2007 on a NSW Scholarship, meaning he was more familiar than most young players when he was added to the club's senior list. Made a big impression on debut against the Lions at the MCG and is one player who may become a senior regular in 2012.
2011 Enjoyed another consistent season, playing 16 games in the VFL before he was finally rewarded with a senior call up in round 22 against the Brisbane Lions. Made a huge impression, winning 23 possessions and kicking two goals from the half back flank. Was used as the substitute in round 23 against Fremantle in Perth and was omitted the next week. Moves gracefully and never panics when in possession. Looks to be a long term prospect Pies fans can bank on. Also became the first noted redhead to play for Collingwood since Jason Wild (1995-1999), and took over Josh Fraser's No. 25 guernsey. 2010 Moved to Melbourne and played for Collingwood’s VFL team as a 17-year-old. Wearing the No 49, Young had a superb season, playing all 19 matches, mostly at half back with occasional turns in the centre square. In a team full of stars such as Tarkyn Lockyer, Shane O’Bree and Josh Fraser, Young won the Joseph Wren Trophy as Best and Fairest player in Collingwood’s VFL team. In November, Young was officially promoted to the senior list with pick 104 in the National Draft. 2009 Represented the Western Sydney Pioneers in the U18 state zone trials. Selected in the NSW-ACT U18s squad as a 16-year-old. Played senior football for Sydney University in the premier division of the Sydney AFL League. 2008 Played for Campbelltown in the Sydney AFL League. 2007 Signed to Collingwood as a NSW Scholarship rookie as a 15-year-old. Originally from Bowral, Young was signed while playing for the Campbelltown Blues and had previously played for Wollondilly. Initially a part of the Magpies Academy U14 squad.
Debut Round 22, 2011 v Brisbane at the MCG.
Draft History 2010 AFL National Draft (Collingwood) No. 104 overall as a NSW Scholarship holder.
Collingwood has made five changes to its side for the round four clash with Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 6:25PM
The absence of bigger name teammates has allowed several young Magpies to lead the way.Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 3:52PM
Part II of Collingwoodfc.com.au's exclusive interview with National Recruiting Manager Derek Hine.Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 12:57PM
Collingwood has named another debutant and a returning premiership star among four inclusions for the clash with Brisbane. Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 5:00PM
Collingwood's fifth debutant of 2011 - Tom Young - is a success story of the NSW scholarship program.Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 4:55PM
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