25 Tom Gillies

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Details
Number	25
Height	192cm
Weight	88kg
DOB	07-03-1990
Debut	2009

Games		Goals
2011	2	2011	0
Career	12	Career	1

Dreamteam Points
2011	56

• Bio
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• Yr-Yr Stats
• Awards
• Vs. opponents
• History
• Q & A

Outlook
Capable defender, but is finding his opportunities limited in a strong Geelong line-up. Played six games in 2009, none in 2010 and just two in 2011. However, some retirements at the end of last season, and perhaps some more in the next year or two, could open the door for the 22-year-old.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2011

• Had solid year in VFL, playing 15 games and finishing 7th in B & F
• Played two AFL games
• Had career best 14 disposals in rd 14 win over Crows

2010

• Played 18 times in VFL
• Named in best players five times
• Played in NAB Cup clash with North Melbourne
• Was emergency for AFL team in rd 12

2009

• Made AFL debut in rd 15 against Brisbane
• Went on to play six games in first season and won Cats best first year player award
• Registered 10+ disposals in three games
• Had 13 possessions and 3 tackles vs. Bulldogs in rd 21
• Also played 11 VFL games

2008

• Played for Dandenong in TAC Cup
• Played in TAC Cup grand final
• Won Dandenong’s best & fairest
• Named in TAC Cup team of the year

2007

• Played TAC Cup with Dandenong

At a Glance

• Junior Clubs: Narre Warren
• Clubs: Geelong
• Debut: 2009
• Recruited from: Dandenong U18
• AFL Awards: See awards section
• Club Awards: See awards section
• Brownlow Votes:

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News

Gillies plugging away

Tom Gillies is playing well in the VFL and is close to a return to the senior line up.Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 2:23AM

Opportunity knocks

Many of the Cats younger players will get a chance to shine in the NAB Cup.Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 3:53AM

Calm Gillies looks the part

Draftee Tom Gillies says his elevation to AFL ranks has exceeded his initial plans for 2009Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 12:22PM

Mackie out for Cats

Andrew Mackie is a late withdrawal from the Cats line-up to play the Brisbane Lions, replaced by Jeremy LaidlerSaturday, July 11, 2009 - 5:59PM

Tom time

Gillies and Lonergan make it four Tom's in this week's sideThursday, July 09, 2009 - 4:52PM

Video

My first game: Tom Gillies

Tom Gillies recalls his AFL debut against the Lions.Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 7:05AM

Draft memories: Tom Gillies

Cats defender Tom Gillies gives us a rundown of his draft day memories.Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 8:50AM

Tom Gillies year by year

Year	Club	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	Conv	HO	Tack	FF	FA	B'low	B+F
2009	GEEL	6	23	37	12	60	0	0	0.0%	0	5	0	2	0	x
2011	GEEL	2	8	8	4	16	0	0	0.0%	0	1	0	0	0	31st
Totals		8	31	45	16	76	0	0	0.0%	0	6	0	2	0
Best			8	9	4	14	0	0		0	3	0	1

Geelong
Best first player 2009

TAC Cup
TAC Cup team of the year 2008

Dandenong
Best & fairest 2008

Tom Gillies history vs. opponents 2009

Opponent	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	HO	Tack	FF	FA
Adelaide	1	1	9	1	10	0	0	0	0	0	1
Brisbane	1	3	9	4	12	0	0	0	0	0	0
Carlton	1	6	3	1	9	0	0	0	1	0	0
Melbourne	1	4	5	1	9	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sydney	1	4	3	3	7	0	0	0	1	0	0
W- Bulldogs	1	5	8	2	13	0	0	0	3	0	1

Playing history (at start of 2012 season)
AFL
Geelong: 8 games, 0 goals
NAB Cup
Geelong: 7 games, 0 goals
VFL
Geelong: 44 games, 1 goal
TAC Cup
Dandenong: 29 games, 2 goals

 

Milestone games

Milestone	versus	round	venue	result
AFL debut	Brisbane	rd 15, 2009	Gabba	L 43

Draft history
Selected by Geelong with 33rd pick in 2008 national draft

Name: Tom Gillies
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love watching the most: Fabian Cancellara
Coach’s pet: James Kelly
Favourite footy commentator: Dennis Cometti
Whose autograph did you get as a kid: Nathan Buckley
Describe your perfect day off: couch, air conditioner, Call of Duty, good food
Who inspires you: Fabian Cancellara
Best advice received: It doesn’t get easier so just go faster
What scares you most: a big fish getting off my hook
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: a business man
First job: KFC chef
The person you would most like to meet: Kevin McCloud
Greatest non-football achievement: teaching my dog to play dead
How would your best friend describe you: jovial
One thing you can’t eat: mushrooms
What domestic chore do you refuse to do: clean the gutters
Which event would you prefer to attend – Olympics or World Cup: Olympics
Favourite Australian personality: Darryl Braithwaite
iPhone, Blackberry or Android: iPhone
Best book read: Accidental billionaire
Favourite TV show: Grand Design
Favourite band / musical artist: Muse
Favourite movie: The Castle