CURREN, Tom

[Squizzy1970]

Born: 29 Jul 1992
Height: 178 cm.
Weight: 76 kg.

Curren was the Saints first selection at the 2010 NAB AFL Rookie Draft. He has represented the Dandenong Stingrays at TAC Cup level across the past two seasons, playing 11 games and averaging 18 disposals per match in 2010. A small midfielder, he was a member of the Stingrays 2010 TAC Cup grand final side.

Continuing the overall strategy from the 2010 NAB AFL Draft, Lyon and the St Kilda recruiting department focused on midfielders, who they hope will add further speed and skill to the current group of players.

“First pick was Tom Curren (number 24) from the Dandenog Stingrays, who we had also looked at for the National Draft” Lyon said. “He’s 178cms, has strong endurance and makes really good decisions.”

“I just spoke to him then over the phone and he’s very excited. He lives down near the new Linen House Centre at Frankston as well, so that is going to be really handy for him when we start to train there early next year.“

[Squizzy1970]

http://www.saints.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/113757/default.aspx

With his sights set on eventually breaking into the St Kilda senior side, Curren understands that AFL football is a tough environment.

So after playing as a midfielder throughout the majority of his junior football, Curren is now focused on becoming a more versatile player.

“I want to get as many strings to my bow as I can, so I want to try a lockdown defensive role and work my way to becoming more of a small utility,” he said.

“Growing up, towards the end of juniors and the under 18’s TAC Cup program I was always played as a midfielder who was rested forward.”

“Obviously midfield is where I like to play the most, but when needed I’d like to be able have the ability to go back and play a defensive role as well as going forward,” added Curren.

“My goal this season is just to play consistent good football in the VFL and continue to work towards the future possibility of playing AFL,” said Curren.

Since joining the Saints, Curren said that he has worked closely with his mentor, Andrew McQualter, while also observing how classy midfielders Nick Dal Santo and Leigh Montagna train and play.

“Mini (McQualter) is my mentor and he has been pretty good to me. He’s someone I don’t feel awkward talking to about different things and he’s always there for me to have a chat.”

“As a part of our ‘Earn or Learn’ program at the Club, I’m doing a Certificate 4 in Sport and Recreation at the Dandenong Basketball Stadium.”

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Was gonna post this in his topic...but couldn't find it :p

Good work Squizz!

[SamFisher25]

tom curren is going to be huge

[Squizzy1970]

T9yXLua0aJM

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Hopefully later on = 12 years from now :D

[sainter12riewoldt]

just so you know our recruiting staff got the wrong tom curren, which is why one got the sack at start of year

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

just so you know our recruiting staff got the wrong tom curren, which is why one got the sack at start of year

Elaborate?

[CHBench]

Tom Curren = 178cm flanker for Dandenong Stingrays.
Tom Curran = 195cm CHB for the Oakleigh Chargers, probable Hawks F/S and ineligible for the 2010 draft.

How is that even possible?

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Tom Curren = 178cm flanker for Dandenong Stingrays.
Tom Curran = 195cm CHB for the Oakleigh Chargers, probable Hawks F/S and ineligible for the 2010 draft.

How is that even possible?

Lolwut. Is there like a news article or anything on this?

So did we want to pick up the tall one? And ended up with a mid?

Trololol. Be great if he ends up a gun.

[Squizzy1970]

Ridiculous comment. Lyon's comments:

“First pick was Tom Curren (number 24) from the Dandenong Stingrays, who we had also looked at for the National Draft. He’s 178cms, has strong endurance and makes really good decisions.”

[Squizzy1970]

http://www.saints.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/125668/default.aspx

Tom Curren ... (is) making the most of his time off, working hard to make important physical inroads and put his hand up for senior selection in season 2012.

“I didn’t want to get too out of shape and wanted to get back [to the club] as soon as I could because I enjoy keeping myself in good condition.”

“At the start of my break I started just doing off-legs on the bike, boxing and some swimming and I’ve now started my running program.”

After spending his first year at the Saints on the rookie list, Curren outlined that pushing for a debut in season 2012 strongly motivated him to train hard.

“It’s great to have such a great facility so close to home for me. It’s just 10 minutes in the car and I can use the state of the art facilities and put myself in really good stead for season 2012."

[SaintsSeptember]

Good to hear that the old american surfer we rookied is giving it a good shot.
( not to be confused with the Oakleigh Chargers CHB , or Robert Eddy ).

[SamFisher25]

midfielders win premierships and we managed to get a really good one in the rookie draft.
like anything, you have to be patient but i'm just stoked that we've found a genuine keeper.

[busso_mick]

midfielders win premierships and we managed to get a really good one in the rookie draft.
like anything, you have to be patient but i'm just stoked that we've found a genuine keeper.
But can he bat? ;)

[SamFisher25]

But can he bat? ;)

:D:thumbsu:

IN: Curren
OUT: Hughes

Watson
Haddin
Ponting
Clarke
Hussey
Curren