Tom Green (footballer, born 2001)
Tom Green (born 23 January 2001) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). Early life. Green was born in Townsville, Queensland and spent the first decade of his life regularly relocating between Townsville, Toowoomba, Darwin, Melbourne and Tamworth due to his father's Army commitments. In year 6, he settled in Canberra where he tried an array of sports which included Australian rules football, basketball, cricket and rugby union. Green became a member of the GIANTS Academy at the age of 12 and  worked his way through the local junior ranks to become an outstanding prospect in his age group. He received NAB Under-18 All Australian selection in his final year of junior football and was also nominated for the 2019 NEAFL Rising Star Award. His grandfather, Michael, is a four-time premiership player with the Richmond Tigers and is a member of Richmond's Team of the 20th Century. While growing up in Canberra, Tom attended school at Marist College Canberra. Off the field Tom is an avid music fan. He draws inspiration from artist such as Future, Drake and Kanye West . However, a landmark moment in Tom’s offseason was the passing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Tom along with close friend Key Glock have since dedicated their future successes to his memory. Family. Tom Green has a family of 6, being one of 4 brothers. Lachlan Green, William Green and Josh Green. Tom's mother is Melanie and his Father Richard is in the Australian Army. He can be found at the Nags Head Hotel every Wednesday, sinking beers with Tubby Taylor. AFL career. used their No. 10 pick in the 2019 national draft to recruit Green. He made his  AFL debut in round 1 of the 2020 AFL season. Tom Green is a promising young player for the GWS Giants, having a breakthrough game in Round 10 of the 2021 AFL Premiership Season, collecting 27 disposals, 2 goals and 114 fantasy points. There is no doubt that Tom will be a fantastic player for the Giants moving forward. Tom is in great shape heading into the 2022 season running a PB 2km after finding what he believes to be the solution to the offseason. Statistics. Notes