#42 Thomas Jonas

[Ford Fairlane]

Height: 188 cm

Weight: 89 kg

Date of Birth: 9th January 1991

Nickname: The Glove

Twitter Handle: twjonas42

Position: Defender

Recruited From: Norwood (2010 Rookie Draft Pick #16)

Career Games (to end of 2015): 73 (35 wins, 1 draw, 37 losses)

Career Goals (to end of 2015): 1

For more career stats click here

Honours:

• 2012 PAFC Coaches Award

• 2017 PAFC Fos Williams Medal (Best Team Man)

• 2017 PAFC 3rd BnF

More info on Thomas Jonas:

TJ endured the most difficult year of his career in 2015. He battled for form throughout and was dropped and played for the Magpies for 5 straight weeks from rounds 15 through 19. He often looked slow and uncharacteristically fumbly for a player who has been so dependable for so many years now. He is one player who most definitely has a lot to prove heading into 2016.

Highlight Reel:

 

[Macca19]

#42 THOMAS JONAS

20 / 185 / 77

SANFL Stats:
Games: 13
Disposals: 196
Disposal Efficiency: 85.1
Marks: 52
Clearances: 23
Tackles: 36
Inside50: 12
Rebound50: 18
Goals: 3
Best Players: 3

VOTES:
BigFooty: 14 (28th)
Port:
Macca19: 6 (=35th)
Rookie: 13 (12th)

AFL Stats:
Games: 4
Disposals: 31
Disposal Efficiency: 80.6
Marks: 3
Contested Marks: 0
Clearances: 5
Tackles: 8
Inside50: 2
Rebound50: 3
Contested Possession: 16
Goals: 0
Goal Assists: 0
Best Players: 1

Notes:
2011 was a great year for Tom. His form for Norwood in the SANFL was very good and after a move into the midfield, he saw himself upgraded onto Port Adelaides senior list and played 4 games at AFL level for the year.

After moving to the midfield in Round 7, he made the best players twice in three weeks before injuring a hand which kept hi out for nearly two months. When he came back, he played just the two games at SANFL level before making his AFL debut against Hawthorn in Round 21. He was given a baptism of fire, standing the great Luke Hodge, but despite the bad result, Tom kept Hodge in check and made the best players. He was solid against the Bulldogs the next week before two quiet games to end his AFL season.

He went back to Norwood for the finals where he performed quite well, averaging 18 disposals and over 4 marks across three finals. Tom impressed most with his ability to stick to a task, his fitness is very good and he rarely wastes the ball. Tom has an AFL body and I would expect him to make more of an impression in 2012.

 

[Forzaport]

Jonas has won the 2012 Coaches Award. Terrific effort for the reliable, no-nonsense defender who has been excellent in shutting down his direct opponent in the second half of the season

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Jonas wins coaches award

ELEVATED rookie Tom Jonas has been announced as the recipient of the Coaches Award at Friday night's John Cahill Medal

Jonas was upgraded from the rookie list for the second time in as many years ahead of the Power's fixture against Geelong at Simonds Stadium.

His nine games at AFL level this year were backed in by numerous strong performances at the Norwood Redlegs in the SANFL where he led the defensive line as an effective centre half back.

Presented his award by Port Adelaide ruck and midfield coach Shaun Rehn, Jonas was recognised for his demonstrated qualities of being competitive, selfless and earning the trust of his team.

Link

 

[Forzaport]

Originally posted by Macca19

19th #42 TOM JONAS

38 Votes

SANFL Stats:
Games: 9
Disposals: 95
Marks: 26
Goals: 0
Best Players: 2

VOTES:
BigFooty: 38 (19th)
Port: 5 (19th)
Toots: 51 (9th)
Rookie: 60 (8th)

AFL Stats:
Games: 9
Disposals: 95
Marks: 21
Contested Marks: 2
Clearances: 4
Tackles: 23
Inside50: 3
Rebound50: 15
Contested Possession: 34
Goals: 0
Goal Assists: 1
Best Players: 5

Notes:
Tom impressed again in 2012, starting the season on the rookie list before playing 9 games for the year. Tom did some defensive jobs on some strong opposition against Geelong, Adelaide and Fremantle and continued to look the part as a developing backman throughout the year. His solid form at AFL level, size and ability to shut down both small and tall players has seen him promoted to the senior list for 2013.

 

[Forzaport]

Tom Jonas in the spotlight!

 

[Forzaport]

Jonas post match vs Crows

 

[Forzaport]

Originally posted by Macca19

26th. – 9 Votes


#42 TOM JONAS

SANFL Stats (Ave):

Games: 3

Disposals: 12

Marks: 3

Goals: 0


VOTES:

BigFooty: 9 (26th)

Port: 98 (14th)

Toots: 31 (10th)



AFL Stats:

http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/T/Tom_Jonas.html


Notes:
Review by TeeKray
TJ endured the most difficult year of his career in 2015. He battled for form throughout and was dropped and played for the Magpies for 5 straight weeks from rounds 15 through 19. He often looked slow and uncharacteristically fumbly for a player who has been so dependable for so many years now. He is one player who most definitely has a lot to prove heading into 2016.

 

[HaroldOliver]

2016 Buddy Draft duties have dictated a Thread Bump for The Glove:


http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/player-profile/tom-jonas




I for one can't wait for this season to begin because I can feel in my bones that they'll be no stopping The Hitman in 2016!

 

[Byrons Firen]

He aint been bludging in the weights room. Giving himself every chance of a good 2016.
Mind you competition is fierce.

 

[Power Girl]

He will be a force to be reckoned with this year. It will be his very greatest year.