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2 Tom Harley

 
Details
Number 2
Height 193cm
Weight 95kg
DOB 18-07-1978
Debut 1998
Games Goals
2009 14 2009 1
Career 198 Career 12
Dreamteam Points
2009 732 Go to Dream Team
Click here for Tom Harley's 2009 Finals Series stats

Outlook
Over the past two seasons, Harley has shown he is one of the most respected leaders in the AFL. Sets a great example on and off the field and his leadership was acknowledged when he was named captain of the year by the AFLPA and, after gaining All-Australian selection for the first time, was named vice-captain. His efforts on the ground were typically unrelenting and, at times, inspiring as he formed part of Geelong’s formidable backline.


SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2009
  • Captained Cats to a second premiership and a third straight grand final appearance
  • Played 14 games including all three finals
  • Missed opening six weeks of season with knee injury
  • Just missed a career high with 23 possessions in rd 22 vs. Freo
  • Had three games with 20+ disposals
  • Kicked only goal of the season in rd 19 vs. Carlton
  • Announced his retirement after the season
  • Geelong posted a 39-7 record when Tom was on field as captain
2008
  • Captained club for second consecutive season
  • Played in second consecutive AFL grand final
  • Earned first All Australian selection and was named as vice captain
  • Voted best AFL captain by AFL player’s association
  • Awarded best clubman award for third time
  • Played all 25 games (23-2) and helped the Cats to number one defensive record for third time in his career
  • Picked up seven Brownlow votes
  • 100th career win came in rd 12 vs. Port at Skilled Stadium, a 59 point win
  • Had career highs with 209 handballs and 378 disposals
  • Also established career best with 14 marks vs. Melbourne in rd 3 and equaled his best game handball wise with 14 in preliminary final win
  • Named as the club’s community champion (shared with Kelly & Wojcinski)
  • Named in SA state of origin team
  • Earned induction into Geelong Football Club hall of fame
2007
  • First season as captain culminated in Tom lifting the premiership cup at the MCG
  • Finished fourth in AFL player’s association for best captain
  • 150th AFL game vs. Western Bulldogs in rd 16, a 75 point win
  • 150th Geelong game was a week later vs. Fremantle, a 68 point win
  • Missed eight games with finger injury, playing 17 matches (15-2)
  • Polled two Brownlow votes
  • Earned life membership of the club
  • Named in SA state of origin team
2006
  • Won best clubman award for second time
  • Named captain in September for 2007 season
  • Career high 24 possessions came in rd 19 vs. St Kilda. His 13 handballs remains an equal career best
  • Played 13 games (6-6-1)
2005
  • Played 13 games (8-5) and helped the Cats to the finals again
  • Played in both finals games
2004
  • Outstanding season from Tom. One of the league’s premier defenders, he played 25 games (16-9) and helped Cats to preliminary final for first time since 1995.
  • Had his highest best & fairest result, finishing fourth
  • 100th AFL game came against Essendon in rd 9, a 23 point win
  • 100th Geelong game was a week later against Port Adelaide, with the Cats losing by 4 points
  • Had career best season with 224 kicks and 132 marks
  • Polled one Brownlow vote
  • Played in Wizard Cup grand final against St Kilda
2003
  • Missed first eight games after hurting his foot in final practice match
  • Played 14 matches (6-7-1)
  • Earned his first Brownlow votes, polling two votes
  • Equaled his career high with 16 kicks vs. Port Adelaide in rd 14
2002
  • Played every game with team going 11-11
  • Finished fifth in best & fairest
  • Named as best clubman for first time
2001
  • Played all 22 games (9-13)
  • Played his 50th AFL game in rd 17, a 12 point win over St Kilda
  • A three point loss marked his 50th Geelong game a week later vs. Melbourne
  • Finished fifth in best & fairest voting
  • Won the Coach’s award
2000
  • Helped Cats to finals, playing all 23 games (12-10-1)
  • Had his first 20 + disposals game in rd 5 vs. West Coast (21 disposals). His 16 kicks remain an equal career high
  • Elimination final marked his first AFL final
  • Named most determined & dedicated player
1999
  • Played final nine games of the season (5-4)
  • Geelong debut came against Crows in rd 14, a 63 point loss
1998
  • Made AFL debut for Port against Geelong
  • Came on last in Power win and kicked a goal off the ground in final seconds
  • That marked his only senior game with Port
  • Member of Norwood’s SANFL reserves premiership win over Port Magpies
  • Traded to Geelong in off-season for pick 37
1997
  • Played two SANFL finals with Norwood but missed selection for grand final
  • Played in reserves grand final but lost to Port Magpies
1996
  • Named to All Australian under 17 team
  • Played in SANFL reserves grand final for Norwood but lost to Port Adelaide Magpies
  • Nabbed by Port Power under rules governing their entry to AFL

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs:
  • Clubs:
  • Debut: 1998
  • Recruited from: Port Power
  • AFL Awards:
  • Club Awards:
  • Brownlow Votes:
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
1
Hawthorn
W 103 - 111
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Week 1
Western Bulldogs
W 96 - 82
4
6
10
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
2
Richmond
W 105 - 85
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-
-
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-
-
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3
Collingwood
W 122 - 95
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Week 3
Collingwood
W 120 - 47
9
6
15
9
0
0
1
3
0
0
Week 4
St Kilda
W 68 - 80
3
2
5
1
0
0
0
3
0
0
4
Adelaide
W 86 - 134
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5
Brisbane Lions
W 126 - 33
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6
Melbourne
W 68 - 111
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7
Sydney Swans
W 116 - 65
5
5
10
3
0
1
0
5
0
0
8
North Melbourne
W 119 - 49
10
10
20
5
0
1
1
1
0
0
9
Western Bulldogs
W 116 - 114
4
8
12
5
0
1
0
3
0
0
10
Essendon
W 70 - 134
1
2
3
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
11
West Coast Eagles
W 77 - 99
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12
Fremantle
W 75 - 94
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13
Port Adelaide
W 122 - 88
9
9
18
10
0
0
1
1
0
0
14
St Kilda
L 91 - 85
5
3
8
4
0
0
1
2
0
0
15
Brisbane Lions
L 108 - 65
3
5
8
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
16
Melbourne
W 117 - 71
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17
Hawthorn
W 99 - 98
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-
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18
Adelaide
W 93 - 91
8
12
20
3
0
3
0
1
0
0
19
Carlton
L 97 - 62
4
12
16
7
0
2
0
1
1
0
20
Sydney Swans
W 87 - 92
6
8
14
3
0
1
1
1
0
0
21
Western Bulldogs
L 110 - 96
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-
-
-
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-
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22
Fremantle
W 94 - 54
13
10
23
7
0
1
0
0
0
0

News

2000-09: Reliving the 'noughties'

The 'noughties' were a decade that will live in the memory forever.Friday, January 01, 2010 - 12:01AM

GTV: Tom Harley's announcement

Celebrated skipper says his goodbyes, flanked by coach Mark ThompsonFriday, October 23, 2009 - 7:08AM

New frontier could lure Harley in off-field role

Tom Harley has not ruled out being part of the AFL's push into western Sydney as he seeks to forge an off-field careerThursday, October 22, 2009 - 3:39PM

Top Cat calls time

Geelong's dual-flag winning skipper Tom Harley has retired, leaving behind one of the best captaincy records in AFL historyThursday, October 22, 2009 - 12:00PM

Psychic foretold premiership win, says Rooke

Geelong utility Max Rooke was told by a psychic 10 weeks ago that the Cats would take out the premiershipSaturday, September 26, 2009 - 8:53PM

Video

GF memories: The Moment (Ch 7)

Ch 7 asks Harley, Scarlett, Ablett and Chapman to recall the match winning goal in the 2009 grand final.Friday, September 30, 2011 - 12:00AM

Friday conversation: Tom Harley

Former skipper Tom Harley looks back at his career.Friday, September 24, 2010 - 6:34AM

Tom Harley honoured

Tom Harley talks about his lap of honour and flag unfurling.Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 5:00PM

Tom Harley retires

Geelong captain Tom Harley has called it quits after 198 games.Friday, October 23, 2009 - 8:45AM

Injuries genuine, says Harley

Geelong captain Tom Harley says no Geelong players were restedMonday, July 13, 2009 - 4:40PM

Tom Harley year by year

Year Club Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh Conv HO Tack B'low B+F
1998 PA 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 100.0% 0 0 0 x
1999 GEEL 9 59 19 27 78 0 0 0.0% 2 7 0 21st
2000 GEEL 23 175 69 75 244 0 0 0.0% 6 24 0 12th
2001 GEEL 22 154 84 81 238 3 1 75.0% 3 20 0 5th
2002 GEEL 22 201 89 94 290 3 4 42.9% 1 21 0 5th
2003 GEEL 14 126 70 69 196 0 0 0.0% 0 14 2 10th
2004 GEEL 25 221 108 132 329 0 0 0.0% 1 32 1 4th
2005 GEEL 13 91 45 64 136 2 1 33.3% 0 16 0 22nd
2006 GEEL 13 88 71 60 159 0 0 0.0% 0 18 0 15th
2007
 GEEL
 17
 134
 100
 92
 234
 1
 0
 100.0%
 0
 19
 2
 11th
2008 GEEL 25 169 209 126 378 1 0 100.0% 0 28 7 10th
2009 GEEL 14 84 98 60 182 1 0 100.0% 0 26 0 23rd
Totals   198 1503 962 880 2465 12
 6 66.7% 13 225 12
  
Best     16 13 14 24 1 2   2 5    



AFL
All Australian 2008 (vice captain)
AFLPA best captain 2008

Geelong
Captain 2007-08
Fourth best and fairest 2004
Fifth best and fairest 2001, 2002
Most determined and most dedicated player 2000
Coach's award 2001
Best clubman 2002, 2006, 2008
Community champion 2008

Representative honours
South Australian state of origin 2007, 2008 (captain)
All Australian U18 1996
South Australia U18 1996

Premierships
1998 SANFL reserves (Norwood dft. Port Adelaide)
2007 AFL (Geelong dft Port Adelaide)
2009 AFL (Geelong dft. St Kilda)

 

Tom Harley history vs. opponents 1998-2009

Opponent Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh HO Tack FF FA
Adelaide 14 100 64 53 164 2 0 0 10
 13
 9
Brisbane 14 105 65 68 170 2 0 0 22
 9 9
Carlton 12 96 59 55 155 1 0 1 14 9 11
Collingwood 11
 76 49 41 125 1 0 4 14
 6
 7
Essendon 11
 86 51 46 137 0 0 1 11
 13 1
Fremantle 13
 110 67 68 177 1
 1 0 11 10
 11
Geelong 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Hawthorn 12 79 44 39 123 0 0 2 9 7 4
Nth Melb.
 14
 128 94 68 222 0 0 1 16
 18 11
Melbourne 13 106 50 78 156 1 3 0 19 10 11
Port Adel 15 119 81 83 200 1 1 0 14
 10
 16
Richmond 10
 85 62 53 147 1 0 0 19 6
 3
St Kilda 17 119 70 58 189 0 0 1 18 11
 14
Sydney 14
 107 70 53 177 0 0 1 18 12 7
West Coast 13 86 60 59 146 0 1 0 16 10 8
W- Bulldogs 14
 100 76 58 176 1 0 2 14
 13
 7

Playing record (at end of 2009 season)
AFL
Port Adelaide: 1 game, 1 goal
Geelong: 197 games, 11 goals
NAB Cup
Geelong: 20 games, 0 goals
AFL reserves/VFL
Geelong: 15 games
SANFL
Norwood: 21 games, 10 goals

 

Milestone games

Milestone
 versus
 round
 venue
 result
AFL / Port debut
 Geelong
 rd 14, 1998
 AAMI
 W 18
GFC debut
 Adelaide
 rd 14, 1999
 AAMI
 L 63
Finals debut
 Hawthorn
 EF, 2000
 Telstra
 L 9
50th AFL game
 St Kilda
 rd 17, 2001
 Skilled
 W 12
50th GFC game
 Melbourne
 rd 18, 2001
 MCG
 L 3
100th AFL game
 Essendon
 rd 9, 2004
 Telstra
 W 23
100th GFC game
 Port Adelaide
 rd 10, 2004
 AAMI
 L 4
150th AFL game
 Western Bulldogs
 rd 16, 2007
 Telstra
 W 75
150th GFC game
 Fremantle
 rd 17, 2007
 Subiaco
 W 68

Draft history

  • Zone selection by Port Adelaide in 1996
  • Traded by Port Adelaide to Geelong for 37th selection in 1998 national draft

     

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