Player Watch #11 Tom Papley

[Kennedy Parker]

Tom Papley

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Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

28

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

swapped his plumbing tools for a Sherrin when the Sydney Swans sprung a draft surprise in 2015 – and the pocket-rocket forward has since become a crucial member of coach John Longmire’s side. Papley has played 20 or more senior games in every one of his four full seasons in the AFL and was at his best in 2019, topping Sydney’s goal-kicking leaderboard and finishing fourth in the Bob Skilton Medal voting. The Gippsland Power product took on more time in the midfield in 2019 and is likely to again split his time between the forward line and centre bounce this year. Papley was selected in the AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 team in 2017. Draft history: 2016 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 12; 2016 AFL Draft rookie elevation (Sydney).

Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

28

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

DOB: 13 July 1996
DEBUT:2016
DRAFT: 2016
RECRUITED FROM: Bunyip (Vic)/Gippsland U18

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[bedford]

I wonder if Konstanty is in the think8ng. His defensive pressure has been good the last few times I have watched him and he seems to get around the ground a bit. Co Warner or Wicks is most likely I presume but there maybe a few others putting their hand up.

His foot is no good

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Whoever it is it’s a downgrade.

Well we dont have a comparable player to him quite unique is Paps

 

[bedford]

Paps fined for running into a maggot

 

[kickthething]

His foot is no good

Feet injuries right now are a dime a dozen this time of year. Not much you can do with most of them as they just need rest. That is a shame for him.

 

[Jimbo OZ]

I would love to see Campbell in that role.

 

[kickthething]

Paps fined for running into a maggot

Wish he ran harder into him. One particular maggot should be fined for impersonating a maggot.

 

[bedford]

I would love to see Campbell in that role.

A small forward should be able to go other side and that he can't do

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

I would love to see Campbell in that role.

Wow!

 

[Tedeski]

Suffice to say the timing could not of been worse!

Small forward role up for grabs!

Lloyyyyyyd!
Kicked a beauty.

 

[Jimbo OZ]

A small forward should be able to go other side and that he can't do

Not many can kick both sides. Campbell has the burst speed to apply pressure. I really rate his handball skills in close too.

 

[The King!]

Lloyyyyyyd!
Kicked a beauty.

Lloyd is a dead eye dick actually.

Papley is very unique how he plays , no one is just doing the "Papley" role .

Will need a rejig that's where maybe a Campbell and Wicks combo do the role, maybe Mills play forward IDFK.

Paps makes the opposition nervous in a way no one else actually will at that size

 

[bedford]

Paps fined for running into a maggot

$3200 and the charge is in the 3rd Q lol

 

[The King!]

They can't be ****en serious , did he even make contact with an umpire at any stage and they just have the quarter wrong?

 

[Wolfgang West]

Who will that player be? remember we arent just losing a quality small forward we are losing his impact in the middle as well.

How's that ? Most the time in the middle he is on skates and if he stands on his 2 feet hacks a kick forward the same way Parker has been pounded for no end. McInerney's fleet of foot and balance out of the middle is missed severely. Papley is stop gap as far as quality at centre bounce goes. Down a rotation is at worst the outcome there. He does his best work forward and that's where he will be missed. Has an incredible footy IQ and that will be missed terribly when you consider the 3 talls are so hit and miss. He creates out of nothing. Wicks is a great replacement pressure wise as he is superior to Papley in that measure but Papley is a game turning match winner and when on can't be quelled.

 

[Kbroome]

Would like to see Corey played in this role given that he seems really quick off the mark and seems to be more damaging on the offensive end than that of Wicks. Still think Wicks is a strong chance to get back into the sub role but would also like him to gain form in the 2s which he really hasn't done.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

$3200 and the charge is in the 3rd Q lol

The ironic thing is - he’d probably prefer a 3 week suspension for it.

 

[The King!]

Would like to see Corey played in this role given that he seems really quick off the mark and seems to be more damaging on the offensive end than that of Wicks. Still think Wicks is a strong chance to get back into the sub role but would also like him to gain form in the 2s which he really hasn't done.

I think you have to bring Wicks in based on recent AFL time, kicked two a few weeks ago and back the game time in, with added responsibility.

 

[liz]

If his fitness is up to scratch after the injury lay-off I can see Sheldrick come in to replace Papley. He’s not Papley but he has played a bit as a small forward, and he can provide some relief up forward.

I think Corey is better playing a bit further up the ground. He’s got good straight line speed but not sure about his evasion and ground ball work in the context of the small forward role. Though I guess he’ll be happy to play any role that keeps him in the team.

 

[KingV23]

I think you have to bring Wicks in based on recent AFL time, kicked two a few weeks ago and back the game time in, with added responsibility.

I forgot all about Wicks. I was even thinking about Hanily lol

 

[The Mares Leg]

Papley out for 6 weeks - ankle medial ligament

 

[Syd]

Just on 7news, Club expects he’ll be out 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury (no specifics on type of injury)

 

[The Mares Leg]

Just on 7news, Club expects he’ll be out 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury (no specifics on type of injury)

Whately confirmed Medial ankle ligament,

 

[KingV23]

4 to 6 weeks is much better than what I was expecting. I was fearing he will be out for the season based on how he came off the field.

 

[Kbroome]

I think you have to bring Wicks in based on recent AFL time, kicked two a few weeks ago and back the game time in, with added responsibility.

And Warner kicked 1 as a substitute on the weekend in half a game. Wicks only has 10 goals from 14 games so i think its time we give Corey a go in that position and not just go straight back to Wicks especially if Papley's role in the side is to score goals

 

[The King!]

And Warner kicked 1 as a substitute on the weekend in half a game. Wicks only has 10 goals from 14 games so i think its time we give Corey a go in that position and not just go straight back to Wicks especially if Papley's role in the side is to score goals

Sorry I mean into the current side, Warner is already in