Tom Fullarton

Tom Fullarton
Fullarton in April 2019
Born (1999-02-23) 23 February 1999 (age 25)
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Height200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Basketball career
Career information
Playing career2016–2018
Number15
Career history
2016–2018Brisbane Bullets
Australian rules football career
Personal information
Debut 23 August 2020, Brisbane Lions vs. St Kilda, at The Gabba
Height 198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 92 kg (203 lb)
Position(s) Ruck
Club information
Current club Melbourne
Number 33
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2019–2023 Brisbane Lions 19 (6)
2024– Melbourne 00 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com
Signature

Tom Fullarton (born 23 February 1999) is an Australian rules footballer and former basketball player who currently plays for the Melbourne Demons in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Basketball career

2016 FIBA U-17 World Cup (Australia)

Fullarton was named captain of the Australian 2016 under 17 world cup squad.[1] The team couldn't make it past the quarter-finals going down 74-63 to host nation Spain. The Australian national team coach, Andrej Lemanis stated he was "Boomers material".[2]

Brisbane Bullets (2016–2018)

Fullarton was signed as a development player for the Brisbane Bullets, who were coached by Lemanis, in 2016 for their 2016-17 season when the Bullets rejoined the league after previously losing their licence in 2008. On 21 January 2017, the team released Jermaine Beal from the roster and signed Fullarton to a full contract for the 2017-2018 season.[3] In May 2018, Fullarton announced he would leave the Bullets and basketball to play for Australian rules football for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.[4]

AFL career

Brisbane Lions (2018–2023)

Fullarton spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons playing in the North East Australian Football League.[5] He made his debut appearance in Round 13 of the 2020 AFL Season against St. Kilda coming off the bench, kicking one goal and two behinds. He kicked his first career AFL goal in the third quarter. The Lions won by two over St. Kilda 50 (6.14) to 48 (7.6).

Melbourne (2024–)

Fullarton was traded to the Melbourne Football Club on 13 October 2023 for a third round national draft pick.

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2024.[6]

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
2020[a] Brisbane Lions 47 2 1 3 5 4 9 1 2 0.5 1.5 2.5 2.0 4.5 0.5 1.0
2021 Brisbane Lions 21 12 3 1 52 73 125 22 21 0.3 0.1 4.3 6.1 10.4 1.8 1.8
2022 Brisbane Lions 21 5 2 0 23 15 38 12 4 0.4 0.0 4.6 3.0 7.6 2.4 0.8
2023 Brisbane Lions 21 0 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2024 Melbourne 33 0 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Career 19 6 4 80 92 172 35 27 0.3 0.2 4.2 4.8 9.1 1.8 1.4

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.

References

  1. ^ Taylor, Steele. "National under-17 captain in talks with US colleges". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  2. ^ Taylor, Steele. "Coast teenager has Boomers potential: Australia coach". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  3. ^ Taylor, Steele. "Coast teenager closes in on NBL debut". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  4. ^ Davis, Greg (23 May 2018). "Why new Lion is now choosing AFL over NBL". www.couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Tom FULLARTON, NEAFL". www.neafl.com.au. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Tom Fullarton". AFL Tables. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
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