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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[Kapanis]

The entire argument of getting a trade pick etc is redundant in my thinking because that trade pick could say up yours I'm outta here, I want a trade to whoever in X years time. If a guy who no one wanted, gets given his opportunity late from a club he has ties to through family and barracked for then what hope have we got, obviously not loyalty. Sorry Paps, your contracted next year, see you at pre season training. Show so ******* balls swans head honchos, otherwise contracts are a ******* joke.

 

[Chaisa]

Mumford given away for pick 35 lmaoo
Mitchell pick 14 described by "Gerard Healy as one of the worst trades in the history of trading"
Membrey/Biggs both cbf looking up pick 40 or something
Newman pick 40's

WAKE UP ffs make a stand with Papley stop getting taken up the arse by clubs who are trying to bring us down.

Good thing in this scenario is that those guys were uncontracted (and only the first two Best 22, with cap problems preventing a competitive offer with others), whereas Papley still has another year on his deal. I'm sure we can get a fair return for him, or else he stays in the red and white next year.

 

[bedford]

It’ll all pale into insignificance if we give up Papley for the player Carlton are desperate to offload - Silvagni.

WTFDWFT He just signed a new deal

 

[bedford]

Could Papley win the Skilton? His ability to hit the scoreboard and his high number of goal assists has been quite impressive.

No players like Lloyd win it , cheap kicks at the back

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Coniglio is a RFA, Blues will make sure the contract means GWS will take the compo pick, could be as high as pick 12 if they lose first week against the Dogs. Would give GWS 10, 11, 12, first one burnt to match our bid on Green!

I think you’ve missed the info where GWS will match terms. Terms are life of contract, not front or rear ended as per AFL guidelines. Carlton will not get Coniglio and Papley for pick 8 or pick 8 plus AFL compo.

 

[DobmusEdge]

There was talk he wanted to stay in Melbourne and we had an agreement to let him go if a Vic club bid on him, otherwise we’d take him. Not sure if true but would explain a bit.

Spot on


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[Kapanis]

Good to see Harley travelling to Melbourne with Paps while unveiling the new sponsor at swans HQ in Sydney, must have a body double.

 

[Cadsky]

Mumford given away for pick 35 lmaoo
Mitchell pick 14 described by "Gerard Healy as one of the worst trades in the history of trading"
Membrey/Biggs both cbf looking up pick 40 or something
Newman pick 40's

WAKE UP ffs make a stand with Papley stop getting taken up the arse by clubs who are trying to bring us down.

Well there was that one time where we traded a rookie to Collingwood for a future second round pick.

 

[swansfan51]

Well there was that one time where we traded a rookie to Collingwood for a future second round pick.

If its the one I'm thinking of, it was Sam Murray and 2018 pick 50 for 2018 pick 31

 

[The King!]

remember when we traded Wayne Carey for $10,000

 

[Cadsky]

remember when we traded Wayne Carey for $10,000

Good times were had by all

 

[Mick Oxlong]

remember when we traded Wayne Carey for $10,000

Threw in the coach for a bag of chaff

 

[DST]

Initially I was perplexed as to the Papely talk, but it would seem a step up in his relationship with a long term girlfriend who does not want to move interstate has forced his hand. We always approach these situations like adults and will explore what we can do to get a deal done this year that advances our position in other areas of the ground.


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[Big Blood]

Tim Watson on SEN claiming Papley's GF lives in Melbourne.

No I don't know how either how Watson came to be expert on Pap's private life.

But Watson made the reasonable point that Sydney had lots of eligible young ladies too. Maybe Pap found that his pickup line about being in the Swans leadership group didn't work north of the Murray.

 

[Opts]

Tim Watson on SEN claiming Papley's GF lives in Melbourne.

No I don't know how either how Watson came to be expert on Pap's private life.

But Watson made the reasonable point that Sydney had lots of eligible young ladies too. Maybe Pap found that his pickup line about being in the Swans leadership group didn't work north of the Murray.

Apparently he's been dating this girl since before the draft.

 

[Tedeski]

Apparently he's been dating this girl since before the draft.

Yeah & I think it's real that he wants to come home. The discussion now may be in order to get a better deal while contracted because my gut feel is he won't finish his career with us.

 

[The King!]

papley might be putting it out there so his girlfriend thinks he tried to move

then he will say sorry couldnt get it done

 

[DST]

papley might be putting it out there so his girlfriend thinks he tried to move

then he will say sorry couldnt get it done

Not totally implausible, the deal might be to look around and if nothing can get done that satisfies the Swans he tries again next year or signs an extension.


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[bedford]

Don't be surprised if he is in fact contracted longer than next year, that's from West Gippsland.

 

[robbieando]

Don't be surprised if he is in fact contracted longer than next year, that's from West Gippsland.

Don't be surprised that we already know that. Contracted until 2023 and that's from the AFL website

 

[bedford]

Don't be surprised that we already know that. Contracted until 2023 and that's from the AFL website

Just saying what I got out of bunyip , if you knew what not post it. This has been going on for ages that everyone thought it was 2020 !

 

[wilsonmatic]

Relieved with latest news, sounding like he's staying.. Anyway I'm sure she can do a hairdressing course in Sydney.

 

[DavyRed]

Relieved with latest news, sounding like he's staying.. Anyway I'm sure she can do a hairdressing course in Sydney.

What ‘latest news’ is that?

Edit: Don’t worry, I just saw the article you’re probably referring to.

 

[Bonz]

Comes out that Papley is contracted until 2023.

Happens as soon as L∅Inorf appear interested.

Coincidence? I think not.

 

[Tedeski]

North is just a decoy club.
Poor Rhyce!