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| weight = 96 kg
| weight = 96 kg
| position = Key Defender
| position = Key Defender
| currentclub = {{AFL Mel}}
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| years1 = 2012–2019
| years1 = 2012–2019
| club1 = {{AFL GWS}}
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| games_goals1 = 140 (35)
| games_goals1 = 140 (35)
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| years2 = 2020–2024
| club2 = {{AFL Mel}}
| club2 = {{AFL Mel}}
| games_goals2 = 33 (0)
| games_goals2 = 45 (0)
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| games_goalstotal = 185 (35)
| statsend = round 13, 2023
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| careerhighlights = {{bulleted list|Inaugural {{AFL GWS}} team|[[2013 AFL Rising Star]] nominee}}
| careerhighlights = {{bulleted list|Inaugural {{AFL GWS}} team|[[2013 AFL Rising Star]] nominee}}
*[[2022 VFL season|VFL premiership player]]: 2022
*[[2022 VFL season|VFL premiership player]]: 2022
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'''Adam Tomlinson''' (born 10 August 1993) is a professional [[Australian rules football]]er who previously played for {{AFL GWS}} and {{AFL Mel}} in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL).
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'''Adam Tomlinson''' (born 10 August 1993) is a professional [[Australian rules football]]er playing for the [[Melbourne Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). He was recruited by Greater Western Sydney with their seventh selection and ninth overall in the [[2011 AFL draft#2011 national draft|2011 national draft]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/department-of-trade/greater-western-sydney-giants-select-jonathon-patton-with-no1-pick-in-2011-afl-national-draft/story-fna8vsun-1226205229108|title=Greater Western Sydney's star-studded draft class vow to share the load in the Giants' inaugural season|last=Forsaith|first=Rob|date=24 November 2011|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> He made his debut in the sixty-three-point loss against {{AFL Syd}} at [[Stadium Australia|ANZ Stadium]] in Greater Western Sydney's inaugural match in round one.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/gws-coach-kevin-sheedy-bloods-17-for-opener/story-fn6bn7f4-1226307704940|title=GWS coach Kevin Sheedy bloods 17 for opener|last=Cordy|first=Neil|date=23 March 2012|work=[[Herald Sun]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>

==AFL career==
===Greater Western Sydney===
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Tomlinson was recruited by Greater Western Sydney with their seventh selection and ninth overall in the [[2011 AFL draft#2011 national draft|2011 national draft]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/department-of-trade/greater-western-sydney-giants-select-jonathon-patton-with-no1-pick-in-2011-afl-national-draft/story-fna8vsun-1226205229108|title=Greater Western Sydney's star-studded draft class vow to share the load in the Giants' inaugural season|last=Forsaith|first=Rob|date=24 November 2011|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> He made his debut in the sixty-three-point loss against {{AFL Syd}} at [[Stadium Australia|ANZ Stadium]] in Greater Western Sydney's inaugural match in round one.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/gws-coach-kevin-sheedy-bloods-17-for-opener/story-fn6bn7f4-1226307704940|title=GWS coach Kevin Sheedy bloods 17 for opener|last=Cordy|first=Neil|date=23 March 2012|work=[[Herald Sun]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>


In his second season, he was the round 17 nominee for the [[2013 AFL Rising Star|AFL Rising Star]] where he recorded twenty-three disposals, nine marks, four tackles and a goal in the thirty-nine-point loss against {{AFL Ess}} at [[Sydney Showground Stadium|Škoda Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-23/nicks-journey-inspires-giant|title=Riewoldt's journey inspires rising Giant Tomlinson|last=Davidson|first=Ryan|date=23 July 2013|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=[[Bigpond]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> He was educated at [[Trinity Grammar School (Victoria)|Trinity Grammar School]] in [[Kew, Victoria]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/mates-of-six-years-may-team-up-again-in-sydneys-west-20111113-1ndsr.html|title=Mates of six years may team up again in Sydney's west|last=Quayle|first=Emma|date=14 November 2011|work=[[The Age]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>
In his second season, he was the round 17 nominee for the [[2013 AFL Rising Star|AFL Rising Star]] where he recorded twenty-three disposals, nine marks, four tackles and a goal in the thirty-nine-point loss against {{AFL Ess}} at [[Sydney Showground Stadium|Škoda Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-23/nicks-journey-inspires-giant|title=Riewoldt's journey inspires rising Giant Tomlinson|last=Davidson|first=Ryan|date=23 July 2013|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=[[Bigpond]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> He was educated at [[Trinity Grammar School (Victoria)|Trinity Grammar School]] in [[Kew, Victoria]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/mates-of-six-years-may-team-up-again-in-sydneys-west-20111113-1ndsr.html|title=Mates of six years may team up again in Sydney's west|last=Quayle|first=Emma|date=14 November 2011|work=[[The Age]]|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>


Tomlinson had to wait until round 19, 2013, to experience his first win in an AFL match, when the Greater Western Sydney Giants defeated {{AFL Mel}} by 37 points. His 21 match-wait for a maiden win is currently the longest of any current player in the AFL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/alltime/misc_players.html|title=Miscellaneous Player Records|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=8 October 2016}}</ref>
Tomlinson had to wait until round 19, 2013, to experience his first win in an AFL match, when the Greater Western Sydney Giants defeated {{AFL Mel}} by 37 points.

Tomlinson played in the Giants' [[2019 AFL Grand Final|2019 Grand Final]] team,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-grand-final-teams-for-richmond-and-gws-ins-and-outs-selection-changes-starting-time/news-story/ac8ab6b251912defdb513f0884ccd98f|date=26 September 2019|publisher=[[Fox Sports (Australia)]]|title=AFL Grand Final Teams: Giant heartbreak, Tigers’ stunning move}}</ref> which lost to Richmond by 89 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/big-big-disappointment-tigers-destroy-giants-in-grand-final-catastrophe-20190928-p52vrv.html|date=28 September 2019|publisher=[[The Age]]|title=Big, big disappointment: Tigers destroy Giants in grand final catastrophe}}</ref> The Grand Final turned out to be his final match for the Giants, announcing he would be leaving as a free agent in the aftermath.<ref>{{cite web|title='We're all very sad': Mum confirms Adam Tomlinson will leave the Giants|url=https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/were-all-very-sad-mum-reveals-adam-tomlinson-will-leave-the-giants-c-478081|date=29 September 2019|publisher=7 News}}</ref>


===Melbourne===
At the conclusion of the [[2019 AFL season]], following his first grand final appearance, Tomlinson moved to Melbourne as a free agent.<ref>{{cite news |title=Giants utility joins Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent |url=https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/10/07/giants-utility-joins-melbourne-as-an-unrestricted-free-agent/ |access-date=24 December 2020 |work=www.sen.com.au |language=en}}</ref>
Tomlinson moved to Melbourne as a free agent ahead of the [[2020 AFL season|2020 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tomlinson becomes a Demon|url=https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/232940/tomlinson-becomes-a-demon|date=7 October 2019|publisher=[[Melbourne Football Club]]}}</ref>


Tomlinson currently studies a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce at [[Deakin University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Elite Athlete Program Profiles |url=https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/get-involved/elite-athlete-program-profiles |publisher=Deakin University |access-date=13 March 2022}}</ref>
Tomlinson played 45 games over 5 seasons at the Demons, before being delisted at the end of the [[2024 AFL season|2024 season]], the end of his initial 5 year contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Demons delist veteran defender after injury-hit stint|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/1245444/melbourne-demons-delist-veteran-defender-adam-tomlinson|date=17 October 2024|publisher=afl.com.au}}</ref>


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
''Updated to the end of round 13, 2023''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/A/Adam_Tomlinson.html|title=Adam Tomlinson|work=AFL Tables|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>
''Updated to the end of 2024''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/A/Adam_Tomlinson.html|title=Adam Tomlinson|work=AFL Tables|access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref>


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|-
|-
| [[2023 AFL season|2023]] || {{AFL Mel}} || 20
| [[2023 AFL season|2023]] || {{AFL Mel}} || 20
| 5 || 0 || 0 || 58 || 18 || 76 || 26 || 8 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 11.6 || 3.6 || 15.2 || 5.2 || 1.6
| 9 || 0 || 1 || 91 || 30 || 121 || 39 || 15 || 0.0 || 0.1 || 10.1 || 3.3 || 13.4 || 4.3 || 1.7
|-
| [[2024 AFL season|2024]] || {{AFL Mel}} || 20
| 8 || 0 || 0 || 81 || 38 || 119 || 37 || 13 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 10.1 || 4.8 || 14.9 || 4.6 || 1.6
|- class=sortbottom
|- class=sortbottom
! colspan=3 | Career
! colspan=3 | Career
! 173 !! 35 !! 27 !! 1638 !! 889 !! 2527 !! 962 !! 336 !! 0.2 !! 0.2 !! 9.5 !! 5.1 !! 14.6 !! 5.6 !! 1.9
! 185 !! 35 !! 28 !! 1752 !! 939 !! 2691 !! 1012 !! 356 !! 0.2 !! 0.2 !! 9.5 !! 5.1 !! 14.5 !! 5.5 !! 1.9
|}
|}


'''Notes'''
'''Notes'''
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==Personal life==
Tomlinson currently studies a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce at [[Deakin University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Elite Athlete Program Profiles |url=https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/get-involved/elite-athlete-program-profiles |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327094428/https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/get-involved/elite-athlete-program-profiles |archive-date=2020-03-27 |access-date=13 March 2022 |publisher=Deakin University}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:05, 19 October 2024

Adam Tomlinson
Tomlinson playing for Greater Western Sydney in April 2018
Personal information
Full name Adam Tomlinson
Date of birth (1993-08-10) 10 August 1993 (age 31)
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 9, 2011 national draft
Height 194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 96 kg (212 lb)
Position(s) Key Defender
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2012–2019 Greater Western Sydney 140 (35)
2020–2024 Melbourne 45 (0)
Total 185 (35)
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Adam Tomlinson (born 10 August 1993) is a professional Australian rules footballer who previously played for Greater Western Sydney and Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL).

AFL career

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Greater Western Sydney

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Tomlinson was recruited by Greater Western Sydney with their seventh selection and ninth overall in the 2011 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the sixty-three-point loss against Sydney at ANZ Stadium in Greater Western Sydney's inaugural match in round one.[2]

In his second season, he was the round 17 nominee for the AFL Rising Star where he recorded twenty-three disposals, nine marks, four tackles and a goal in the thirty-nine-point loss against Essendon at Škoda Stadium.[3] He was educated at Trinity Grammar School in Kew, Victoria.[4]

Tomlinson had to wait until round 19, 2013, to experience his first win in an AFL match, when the Greater Western Sydney Giants defeated Melbourne by 37 points.

Tomlinson played in the Giants' 2019 Grand Final team,[5] which lost to Richmond by 89 points.[6] The Grand Final turned out to be his final match for the Giants, announcing he would be leaving as a free agent in the aftermath.[7]

Melbourne

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Tomlinson moved to Melbourne as a free agent ahead of the 2020 season.[8]

Tomlinson played 45 games over 5 seasons at the Demons, before being delisted at the end of the 2024 season, the end of his initial 5 year contract.[9]

Statistics

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Updated to the end of 2024.[10]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2012 Greater Western Sydney 20 9 2 1 56 43 99 31 16 0.2 0.1 6.2 4.8 11.0 3.4 1.8
2013 Greater Western Sydney 20 17 5 6 179 89 268 127 27 0.3 0.4 6.6 5.2 11.8 7.5 1.6
2014 Greater Western Sydney 20 19 8 6 181 126 307 127 47 0.4 0.3 9.5 6.7 16.2 6.7 2.5
2015 Greater Western Sydney 20 8 2 3 70 40 110 50 13 0.3 0.4 8.8 5.0 13.8 6.3 1.6
2016 Greater Western Sydney 20 14 1 3 110 70 180 66 21 0.1 0.2 7.9 5.0 12.9 4.7 1.5
2017 Greater Western Sydney 20 24 1 0 227 103 330 119 39 0.0 0.0 9.5 4.3 13.8 5.0 1.6
2018 Greater Western Sydney 20 24 12 4 255 144 399 129 63 0.5 0.2 10.6 6.0 16.6 5.4 2.6
2019 Greater Western Sydney 20 25 4 3 274 151 425 155 64 0.2 0.1 11.0 6.0 17.0 6.2 2.6
2020[a] Melbourne 20 13 0 1 106 56 162 56 22 0.0 0.1 8.2 4.3 12.5 4.3 1.7
2021[b] Melbourne 20 7 0 0 61 23 84 38 9 0.0 0.0 8.7 3.3 12.0 5.4 1.3
2022[c] Melbourne 20 8 0 0 61 26 87 38 7 0.0 0.0 7.6 3.3 10.9 4.8 0.9
2023 Melbourne 20 9 0 1 91 30 121 39 15 0.0 0.1 10.1 3.3 13.4 4.3 1.7
2024 Melbourne 20 8 0 0 81 38 119 37 13 0.0 0.0 10.1 4.8 14.9 4.6 1.6
Career 185 35 28 1752 939 2691 1012 356 0.2 0.2 9.5 5.1 14.5 5.5 1.9

Notes

  1. ^ The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. ^ 2021 statistics include one game in which Tomlinson was substituted out of the game due to injury (round 7).
  3. ^ 2022 statistics include one game in which Tomlinson was an unused medical substitute (round 16).

Personal life

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Tomlinson currently studies a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Forsaith, Rob (24 November 2011). "Greater Western Sydney's star-studded draft class vow to share the load in the Giants' inaugural season". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  2. ^ Cordy, Neil (23 March 2012). "GWS coach Kevin Sheedy bloods 17 for opener". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. ^ Davidson, Ryan (23 July 2013). "Riewoldt's journey inspires rising Giant Tomlinson". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  4. ^ Quayle, Emma (14 November 2011). "Mates of six years may team up again in Sydney's west". The Age. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  5. ^ "AFL Grand Final Teams: Giant heartbreak, Tigers' stunning move". Fox Sports (Australia). 26 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Big, big disappointment: Tigers destroy Giants in grand final catastrophe". The Age. 28 September 2019.
  7. ^ "'We're all very sad': Mum confirms Adam Tomlinson will leave the Giants". 7 News. 29 September 2019.
  8. ^ "Tomlinson becomes a Demon". Melbourne Football Club. 7 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Demons delist veteran defender after injury-hit stint". afl.com.au. 17 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Adam Tomlinson". AFL Tables. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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