Tom Lamb (footballer)
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| Tom Lamb | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Tom Lamb | ||
| Nickname(s) | "Chops" | ||
| Date of birth | 19 October 1996 | ||
| Original team(s) | Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 32, 2014 AFL Draft | ||
| Height/Weight | 193 cm / 82 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | East Perth Football Club | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2015- | East Perth Football Club |
1 (1) 10 (17) |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2015 season.
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| Career highlights | |||
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AFL Debut: Round 1, 4th of April 2015 |
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Tom Lamb (born 19 October 1996) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Lamb is a tall half forward who can play either end as well as push into the midfield. His athletic ability in marking contests and around ground is what earned him a place in the top 50 picks in the draft.[1]
Tom Lamb is the son of Wayne Lamb, who played for Melbourne and Fitzroy during the 1990s, and the grandson of St Kilda's 1966 premiership winning ruckman, Ian Cooper.[2]
As a junior, Lamb played at Edithvale-Aspendale Junior Football Club.[3]
AFL Career
Lamb was drafted to the Eagles in the 2014 AFL Draft. He made his AFL debut in Round 1, 2015[4] against the Western Bulldogs starting as the substitute. After coming on late in the game, Lamb gathered 10 touches, took 4 marks and scored a goal as the Eagles lost by 10 points to the home team.[5]
WAFL Career
Since being drafted to the West Coast Eagles Lamb has played the majority of his football for the Eagle's feeder club, East Perth Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). In his first season he impressed at the Royals playing 10 games and kicking 17 goals.[6]
References
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External links
- Tom Lamb's WAFL statistics
- Tom Lamb's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Tom Lamb's statistics from AFL Tables
