Tom Hutchesson

Tom Hutchesson (born 11 July 2000) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Greater Western Sydney Giants with the 65th draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.[1][2]

Tom Hutchesson
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-04-04) 4 April 1995
Place of birth Millicent, South Australia
Draft No. 65, 2019 AFL draft, Greater Western Sydney
Debut 13 August 2020, Greater Western Sydney
vs. Sydney, at Perth Stadium
Height 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 20
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020– Greater Western Sydney 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early football

Tom Hutchesson played local football for the Millicent Football Club in the Western Border Football League.[3] He helped the club win their first senior premiership in 34 years.[4] In 2019, Hutchesson was invited to play for the Adelaide Crows in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). He played 14 games and kicked 3 goals, and averaged 14 disposals a game.[5]

AFL career

Hutchesson debuted in the Greater Western Sydney's 41 point loss to Sydney in the 12th round of the 2020 AFL season.[6][7] On debut, Hutchesson kicked one behind, collected 7 disposals, 2 marks and a tackle.[8]

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of 2020[9]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2020[lower-alpha 1] Greater Western Sydney 20101437210.01.04.03.07.02.01.0
Career 1 0 1 4 3 7 2 1 0.0 1.0 4.0 3.0 7.0 2.0 1.0
  1. The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.


References
  1. Milbank, Zac (November 2020). "11 Croweaters Called in AFL Draft". SANFL Media. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. "Pick 65: Tom Hutchesson". GWS Giants Media. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  3. Forsaith, Rob (12 August 2020). "Hutchesson beats unique path to AFL debut". The Ararat Advertiser. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  4. "Senior Football Premiers". Millicent Football Club. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  5. "Tom Hutchesson". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  6. "Two Changes for Derby with a Difference". GWS Giants Media. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  7. Zita, David (12 August 2020). "WATCH: Carpenter-turned-Giant surprised with news of AFL debut". Fox Sports. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  8. "Round 12 • Sydney Swans v GWS Giants". Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  9. "Tom Hutchesson". AFL Tables. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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