Harvey Thomas (footballer)

Harvey Thomas
Personal information
Full name Harvey Thomas
Date of birth (2005-08-08) 8 August 2005 (age 19)
Original team(s) Turvey Park FNC/GWS Giants Academy
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
Years Club Games (Goals)
2024– Greater Western Sydney 22 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
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).

Junior career

Thomas played with Caufield Grammar School and in 2023 he won the best and fairest award for the season. That team included other future AFL players such as Nick Watson.[1]

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.[2][3] 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.[4]

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2024.[5]

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
2024 Greater Western Sydney 28 22 9 5 106 143 249 45 60 0.4 0.2 4.8 6.5 11.3 2.0 2.7
Career 22 9 5 106 143 249 45 60 0.4 0.2 4.8 6.5 11.3 2.0 2.7

Honours and achievements

Individual

References

  1. ^ "How Toby made young Giant's unlikely debut easier". afl.com.au. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Pick 59:Harvey Thomas". gwsgiants.com.au. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Thomas to Debut". gwsgiants.com.au. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Thomas surprises himself with sneaky first AFL goal". afl.com.au. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Harvey Thomas". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 July 2024.