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

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Tom Papley

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

 
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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.
 
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
 

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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.,
 

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

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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.
 
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
 
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