Harvey Thomas (footballer)

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Harvey Thomas
Personal information
Full name Harvey Thomas
Date of birth (2005-08-08) 8 August 2005 (age 20)
Original team(s) Turvey Park FNC(RFNL)/GWS Giants Academy (Talent League)/Oakleigh Chargers(Talent League)
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 1
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2024– Greater Western Sydney 40 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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).

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Junior career

Thomas grew up in Wagga Wagga playing local football for Turvey Park Bulldogs and attending The Riverina Anglican College [1] famously along with Hunter White, the first baby born in Culcairn in 10 years. [2] Thomas later boarded and played with Caufield Grammar School and in his draft year of 2023 he won the best and fairest award for the season. That team included other future AFL players such as Nick Watson. [3] During his draft year, he also played representative football for GWS Academy and Oakleigh Chargers. [4]

AFL career

Greater Western Sydney: (2024-)

Thomas 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. [5] [6] 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. [7]

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2024. [8]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals  
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds  
  H  
 Handballs  
  M  
 Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2024 Greater Western Sydney 28229510614324945600.40.24.86.511.32.02.7
Career229510614324945600.40.24.86.511.32.02.7

Honours and achievements

Individual

References

  1. ↑ Rowley, Jarryd. "TRAC alumni kicks off AFL career with thumping win over the reigning premiers". Region Riverina. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Charles, Kevin (28 December 2005). "Greater Hume Council News". Greater Hume News. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "How Toby made young Giant's unlikely debut easier". afl.com.au. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Thomas to Debut". gwsgiants.com.au. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  5. ↑ "Pick 59:Harvey Thomas". gwsgiants.com.au. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "Thomas to Debut". gwsgiants.com.au. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Thomas surprises himself with sneaky first AFL goal". afl.com.au. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "Harvey Thomas". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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