Tom Edwards (Australian footballer)
| Tom Edwards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas Edwards[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 2000 | ||
| Original team(s) | Swan Districts (WAFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2025, Essendon vs. Adelaide, at MCG | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Essendon | 2 (3) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 3, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Tom Edwards (born 20 May 2000) is an Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
[edit]A lifelong Essendon supporter, Edwards was invited to trial with Essendon in the 2025 pre-season, in the hopes of gaining a contract for the 2025 AFL season through the supplemental selection period (SSP).[2] Days out from the SSP deadline, Edwards played for Essendon in a pre-season match simulation, kicking four goals against the Western Bulldogs.[3] Three days later, he was officially signed by the club.[4] Edwards was told of his signing during recess while teaching at Lesmurdie Senior High School.[5]
AFL career
[edit]Edwards made his AFL debut in round 2 of the 2025 season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, kicking three goals in a 61-point loss to Adelaide.[6][7] Edwards only managed one more game, the next week, before rupturing his ACL at training in the lead up to round 4, ruling him out for the rest of the season.[8] Following the devastating blow, Essendon moved quickly to re-contract him for the following season.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lesmurdie maths teacher heads to the AFL". Department of Education WA. 19 February 2025. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "WAFL forward reportedly invited to train with AFL club". Zero Hanger. 21 January 2025.
- ^ "Bombers SSP hopeful produces ultimate audition, big Dog stars". AFL Media. 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Edwards officially a Don". Essendon Football Club. 18 February 2025.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh (21 February 2025). "How a simple blood test was a 'game changer' for new Bomber". AFL.com.au. Archived from the original on 23 February 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Edwards to live out AFL dream". Essendon Football Club. 19 March 2025. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Bastiani, Gemma (22 March 2025). "Match report: Adelaide run all over Bombers on Saturday afternoon". Essendon Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 March 2025. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "Bombers forward ruptures ACL in cruel blow". AFL Media. 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Edwards signs on for 2026". Essendon Football Club. 23 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Tom Edwards's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Tom Edwards at AustralianFootball.com
- Tom Edwards's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Tom Edwards's WAFL playing statistics at WAFLFootyFacts.net
