Tom Powell (born 2 March 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by North Melbourne with the 13th draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft.[1][2][3]
Tom Powell | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Thomas Powell | ||
Date of birth | (2002-03-02) 2 March 2002 (age 20) | ||
Draft | No. 13, 2020 AFL draft, North Melbourne | ||
Debut |
21 March 2021, North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide, at Docklands Stadium | ||
Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | North Melbourne | ||
Number | 24 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2021– | North Melbourne | 13 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14 2021. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Powell participated in the Auskick program at Concordia, South Australia[4] and began his junior football at the Unley Jets Football Club in Kingswood, South Australia.[5] He began studying at Scotch College in Adelaide when he reached Year 8.[5] He played school football there for the duration of his studies. He played with Sturt in the South Australian National Football League, participating in 4 games which he all won.[6] He averaged 24.3 disposals a game,[7] and won the McCallum Tomkins Medal for the best player in the SANFL Under 18s.[8]
Powell debuted in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season,[9] where North Melbourne suffered a loss at the hands of Port Adelaide. On debut, Powell kicked a goal with his first kick, and collected 12 disposals overall with 3 marks and 4 rebound 50s.[10]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
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G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
2021 | North Melbourne | 24 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 107 | 109 | 216 | 47 | 47 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 16.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Career | 13 | 4 | 2 | 107 | 109 | 216 | 47 | 47 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 16.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
North Melbourne Football Club – current squad | |
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2020 AFL national draft | |
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