Tom Edwards (Australian footballer)
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| Tom Edwards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas Edwards[1] | ||
| Born | 20 May 2000 | ||
| Original team | Swan Districts (WAFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2025, Essendon vs. Adelaide, at MCG | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Essendon | 6 (9) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Tom Edwards (born 20 May 2000) is an Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
A lifelong Essendon supporter, Edwards was invited to trial with Essendon in the 2025 pre-season, in the hopes of gaining a contract for the 2025 AFL season through the supplemental selection period (SSP).[2] Days out from the SSP deadline, Edwards played for Essendon in a pre-season match simulation, kicking four goals against the Western Bulldogs.[3] Three days later, he was officially signed by the club.[4] Edwards was told of his signing during recess while teaching at Lesmurdie Senior High School.[5]
AFL career
Edwards made his AFL debut in round 2 of the 2025 season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, kicking three goals in a 61-point loss to Adelaide.[6][7] Edwards only managed one more game, the next week, before rupturing his ACL at training in the lead up to round 4, ruling him out for the rest of the season.[8] Following the devastating blow, Essendon moved quickly to re-contract him for the following season.[9]
