Player Watch #11 Tom Papley - Telling it like it is

[Kennedy Parker]

Tom Papley

Player Profile
Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

27

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

swapped his plumbing tools for a Sherrin when the Sydney Swans sprung a draft surprise in 2015 – and the pocket-rocket forward has since become a crucial member of coach John Longmire’s side. Papley has played 20 or more senior games in every one of his four full seasons in the AFL and was at his best in 2019, topping Sydney’s goal-kicking leaderboard and finishing fourth in the Bob Skilton Medal voting. The Gippsland Power product took on more time in the midfield in 2019 and is likely to again split his time between the forward line and centre bounce this year. Papley was selected in the AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 team in 2017. Draft history: 2016 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 12; 2016 AFL Draft rookie elevation (Sydney).

Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

27

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

DOB: 13 July 1996
DEBUT:2016
DRAFT: 2016
RECRUITED FROM: Bunyip (Vic)/Gippsland U18

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[The King!]

I have heard Papley to Carlton from someone

Though he is full of s**t I reckon

 

[Bonz]

I have heard Papley to Carlton from someone

Though he is full of s**t I reckon

Rumours have been going around on this one for a while (Believe they actually started on Bigfooty as well).

But his contracted for next year (And not even a free agent in 2020).

I would be putting my money on him staying personally, not worried in the slightest.

 

[The King!]

Rumours have been going around on this one for a while (Believe they actually started on Bigfooty as well).

But his contracted for next year (And not even a free agent in 2020).

I would be putting my money on him staying personally, not worried in the slightest.

What if I told you that someone was behind you

Would you worry then

 

[Bonz]

What if I told you that someone was behind you

Would you worry then

Not really. Personally I can't see him leaving.

 

[The King!]

Not really. Personally I can't see him leaving.

Unflappable

 

[Bonz]

Unflappable

I am literally the complete opposite of Hayward in front of goal.

Maybe I should give Horse a call.

 

[giantsully]

Ironic the Carlton-to-draft-Papley rumours given their small forwards were much better than ours (including TP) on the weekend. Maybe we should be into their smalls? Ronke's form has fallen ff a cliff.,

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

If they want Papley they are going to have to overpay.

 

[BloodySwan]

If they want Papley they are going to have to overpay.

I wouldn't say no to Cripps for Papley

 

[The Gong]

I've not seen one credible source say that Papley is leaving. Idle speculation masquerading as news.

 

[The King!]

teams would like good players from other teams, breaking news

 

[The Gong]

teams would like good players from other teams, breaking news

Source?

 

[Superstar swan]

I think what has everyone spooked is how far he has developed this year..he is extremely close to putting himself amongst the competitions elite

 

[sataris]

teams would like good players from other teams, breaking news

Explain Carlton.

 

[RW]

I have heard Papley to Carlton from someone

The family connection to the club seems to be pretty important to him given he took his grandfather's number.

 

[The King!]

Source?

I was at the urinals and saw a note near the urinal cakes- it said target good players

 

[The King!]

The family connection to the club seems to be pretty important to him given he took his grandfather's number.

Doesnt mean s**t if money and lifestyle comes into it,

 

[The King!]

Explain Carlton.

Dirty Cheating campaigners suffering for years of cheating?

 

[The King!]

I think what has everyone spooked is how far he has developed this year..he is extremely close to putting himself amongst the competitions elite

wouldnt be top 50 yet, but hope we keep him

 

[The King!]

if papley said give me 4 years for and make me the second highest paid on the list behind buddy let's say 900k a year or trade me now so i can go home

what are you doing

I know some love a hypothetical

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

if papley said give me 4 years for and make me the second highest paid on the list behind buddy let's say 900k a year or trade me now so i can go home

what are you doing

I know some love a hypothetical

900k for a dime and dozen small forward!! no way

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Overpaying players is why we are in this position.

 

[The King!]

900k for a dime and dozen small forward!! no way

Agree

so if he gets a big offer so be it, see ya later tom

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Agree

so if he gets a big offer so be it, see ya later tom

Yup good luck to him if he gets a massive offer elsewhere.

 

[Juddernaut08]

What do you see as realistic trade value?