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

Tom Papley | AFL

Follow Tom Papley's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[The King!]

This season id agree but previous seasons he was turning the tide in games we were losing and often winning them off his own boot.

Something's not it right with him this year

yep this year , playing for frees, running when we are on top, not standing up

 

[Tesla Tenet]

He is out of form but maybe we just have to keep him in.

He has kicked 12.12 and it doesn't show OOF or short, rushed or punched for a point or out of bounds or a turnover.

Got 4 frees and a gimme from Buddy. Kicked 1.3 today.


Sent from my SM-P610 using Tapatalk

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

He is out of form but maybe we just have to keep him in.

He has kicked 12.12 and it doesn't show OOF or short, rushed or punched for a point or out of bounds or a turnover.

Got 4 frees and a gimme from Buddy. Kicked 1.3 today.


Sent from my SM-P610 using Tapatalk

I'd love to see assist stats for Papley. I bet they're zero. Anyone got a link?

 

[scaryness]

I'd love to see assist stats for Papley. I bet they're zero. Anyone got a link?

Just over 1 a game this year for goal assists.

Career-high so far.

 

[Cadsky]

Pitchforks put away for the week I see

 

[CheapCharlie]

Superb effort from Papley.
15 Contested Possession
17 Score Involvements
5 Goal Assists

Those calling for him to be dropped, hang your head in shame!

 

[Millky95]

Pitchforks put away for the week I see

Still could have kicked straighter

 

[Cadsky]

Still could have kicked straighter

Id take his 2.5 every week if it means we get the effort we got last night consistently

 

[Millky95]

Id take his 2.5 every week if it means we get the effort we got last night consistently

Was mostly taking the piss. He was very good last night

 

[CheapCharlie]

Papley surely one of our most valuable players.
12 score involvements yesterday and 3 score assists
He's becoming a centre bounce secret weapon for us too

 

[CheapCharlie]

Paps, ranked number 1 in the competition the last 5 weeks for Score involvements

Also heading the Swans by average score involvements per game

 

[Olian]

5th in goal assists for the year.

 

[CheapCharlie]

Impressive year for Tom!
Following on from Olian's post above, you can have Paps ranked #1 for Goal assists by average

 

[Cadsky]

Stop it CheapCharlie. Paps is no good and should be shipped off for a packet of BBQ samboys!

 

[Kennedy Parker]

Gee he must be rapt that Carlton trade idea fell apart now.

 

[Ticky009]

Massive shout out and kudos to Papley who has had a wonderful finals series so far. His energy and attack on the ball has just lifted everyone around him.

Has pulled our arse out of the fire when we've lapsed a bit and driven us the verve to keep going. Love your work Tom = new teachers pet.

 

[bedford]

He posted on twitter about todays races , should see some of the scum that replied including 1 #itch who had a fair crack at him. Gave her a nice serve back

 

[monopoly19]

He posted on twitter about todays races , should see some of the scum that replied including 1 #itch who had a fair crack at him. Gave her a nice serve back

Paps knew what he was doing, reckon he thrives on people having a crack!

 

[bedford]

Paps knew what he was doing, reckon he thrives on people having a crack!

It was about the races

 

[monopoly19]

It was about the races

He’s posting the morning after winning a prelim by one point. He knew he’d get some feedback.

 

[bedford]

He’s posting the morning after winning a prelim by one point. He knew he’d get some feedback.

DID YOU READ IT ? HE ALWAYS POSTS ABOUT THE RACES AND IS ON SEN AT TIMES . Prefer scrabble

 

[Bonz]

New 5 year contract signed!!!!

Papley signs a 5-year contract extension

Sydney fan favourite Tom Papley has committed his future to the Swans, signing a five-year contract extension which will keep him in the red and white until at least 2028.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[GotTheGoodes]

YOU BLOODY RIPPER!!!!

 

[SM]

Great stuff!

 

[Day_night_honourer]

Made my day!!
Another 5 years of energising goal celebrations