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

[Kennedy Parker]

Tom Papley

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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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[S120]

He has talked about how he's far fitter now than he was last year and it's plainly obvious. He's been fantastic since his third game back.

 

[The King!]

Gives four quarters of effort and energy

 

[bedford]

Great get this kid, has the work ethic of a young Kirk albeit a different player. If he's a 10th of Max Papley he will play seniors. As an old boy I just remember Max playing for South, if it wasn't for cricket he would have played over 200 and maybe won a Brownlow, he was that good. But i'm biased as I played under Max for 3 years.

This ! love him

 

[SwansProudly]

Great game young Tom. I'm biased too, as I watched his grandfather Max play

 

[scaryness]

Game winning smother

 

[BarneyBent]

Hope he spends all of next preseason working on his fitness and kicking. Would make him the full package. Just so clean by hand, so strong down low, great vision. Just needs to get it more and use it better by foot and he'll be elite.

 

[The King!]

I love his confidence

We need more guys who are sure of themselves

 

[brad cooper]

Tom papley i could kiss you.

 

[MF]

Lucky to be playing tonight after the cameras missed a blatant jumper punch last week but I'll take all the luck we can get at the moment.

 

[Kennedy Parker]

He is a treasure.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Hope he spends all of next preseason working on his fitness and kicking. Would make him the full package. Just so clean by hand, so strong down low, great vision. Just needs to get it more and use it better by foot and he'll be elite.

I think he's pretty fit, compartment syndrome aside, he's back to full boar ahead!

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

He is a treasure.

Basically saved our season right there Goddard kicks that outside 50 we lose.

 

[Kennedy Parker]

Basically saved our season right there Goddard kicks that outside 50 we lose.

Looking back, it was an extraordinary brain fade by Goddard to play on to himself.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Looking back, it was an extraordinary brain fade by Goddard to play on to himself.

He held on to the ball way to long allowed Papley to get in close.

 

[Olian]

Smother was great shows the right attitude of never stopping.

Always looks good when he goes near the ball.

 

[BloodySwan]

I love Papley, he is an absolute gun. Last year he was just good, this year he has been amazing. His pressure, drive, good mark in spite of his size. Kid is fantastic to watch

 

[scaryness]

Horse must be liking this 'small forward' idea now.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

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[scaryness]

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Working on my end?

Just a gif of his goal in Q1

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Horse must be liking this 'small forward' idea now.

The boy knows how to celebrate too. Love his passion.

 

[caesar88]

Papley's played 13 games this year and kicked at least one goal in 12 of them. Last time he was goalless was round 7 against the Lions. Still can't believe we seemed to struggle for so long to have a gun small forward then instantly found one accidentally.

 

[SwansProudly]

I love Papley, he is an absolute gun. Last year he was just good, this year he has been amazing. His pressure, drive, good mark in spite of his size. Kid is fantastic to watch

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Papley's played 13 games this year and kicked at least one goal in 12 of them. Last time he was goalless was round 7 against the Lions. Still can't believe we seemed to struggle for so long to have a gun small forward then instantly found one accidentally.

Beatson only seems to get flak for the picks he stuffed up ages ago, picked out a real gem on Papley.

 

[Jewelsbon]

This kid is living the dream!
Two years ago he was an apprentice plumber. He gets picked up in the rookie draft by the team both his grandfather's played for and he passionately supported, so impressive in the pre-season that he gets to debut in round 1 of his first year and plays 20 games including a grand final! No second year blues for this boy, comes out in his second year and is even more dangerous!
Sounds like a script for a movie!

 

[S120]

Beatson only seems to get flak for the picks he stuffed up ages ago, picked out a real gem on Papley.

Beatson rightfully gets s**t for his first round picks - after all, the more talented players tend to be available then, and are often the ones who go on to win B&F's and Brownlows - but you couldn't possibly give him s**t for the value we have got from his 3rd/4th round and rookie selections. It's a pretty stunning record in that respect.