Tarryn Thomas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tarryn Thomas |
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| Date of birth | 25 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales | ||
| Original team | North Launceston (TSL)/Prospect Hawks (Tas) | ||
| Draft | No. 8, 2018 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2019, North Melbourne v. Brisbane Lions, at Marvel Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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Tarryn Thomas (born March 25, 2000) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Thomas was known for his exciting play as a midfielder.
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Early Life and Junior Career
Thomas was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He has Indigenous Australian heritage. When he was younger, Thomas played rugby league. He was a promising player in that sport.
At 12 years old, Thomas moved to Launceston, Tasmania. There, he started playing Australian rules football. He played for the Prospect Hawks. Later, he joined the North Launceston Bombers.
In 2016, Thomas achieved something special. He was named the best under-16 and under-18 player in Tasmania. This happened at national championships in the same year. He finished school at St Patrick's College in Launceston.
AFL Draft Selection
Thomas was part of North Melbourne's Next Generation Academy. This program helps develop young Indigenous players. In the 2018 national draft, North Melbourne picked him. He was their first choice and the eighth player chosen overall.
AFL Career Highlights
Thomas made his AFL debut in 2019. This was in Round 2 against the Brisbane Lions. The game was played at Marvel Stadium.
In Round 12 of the 2019 season, Thomas played very well. He kicked two goals in a game against Gold Coast. For this great effort, he received a 2019 AFL Rising Star nomination. This award recognizes talented young players.
Thomas had a career-best game in Round 19 of the 2021 AFL season. He kicked four goals in that match. He helped his team, North Melbourne, win against Carlton. This was an exciting upset victory.
Career Challenges and Departure
In early 2024, Thomas faced some challenges. The AFL gave him an 18-game suspension. This was due to his behavior away from the field. Following this, North Melbourne decided to end his contract. This meant he would not play for them in the 2024 AFL season.
After leaving North Melbourne, Thomas looked for a new club. The Northern Bullants showed interest in signing him. However, after discussions, the club decided not to sign him. This decision was made in February 2025.
Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2022 season.
| G | Goals | B | Behinds | K | Kicks | H | Handballs | D | Disposals | M | Marks | T | Tackles |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2019 | North Melbourne | 26 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 114 | 126 | 240 | 47 | 68 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 12.0 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| 2020 | North Melbourne | 26 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 47 | 8 | 19 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 7.8 | 1.3 | 3.2 |
| 2021 | North Melbourne | 26 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 233 | 149 | 382 | 96 | 73 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 10.9 | 6.7 | 17.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| 2022 | North Melbourne | 26 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 45 | 129 | 28 | 28 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 8.4 | 4.5 | 12.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Career | 57 | 45 | 36 | 455 | 343 | 798 | 179 | 187 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 14.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
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