Tom Curren (footballer)

Tom Curren (born 29 July 1992) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the club in the 2011 Rookie Draft, with pick #24. Curren made his debut in Round 17, 2013, against Port Adelaide at Docklands Stadium.[1]

Tom Curren
Personal information
Full name Thomas Curren
Date of birth (1992-07-29) 29 July 1992 (age 32)
Original team(s) Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 24 , 2011 Rookie Draft, St Kilda
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2011–2016 St Kilda 25 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.
Career highlights

2012 Sandringham Football Club Neil Bencraft Best & Fairest award.

Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Curren won the St Kilda Football Club Victorian Football League affiliate Sandringham Football Club best & fairest award in 2012.[2]

Curren was delisted at the end of the 2016 season.[3] Tom has now gone on to play for the Nepean Football League and has had some incredible games with 67 disposals being produced some rounds. He has not let himself go in the gym, and is still keeping his rig tidy. Often asked how he kept such a strong bench when being so light on the footy field. Bench pressing nearly 25kg in both arms.

References

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  1. ^ Green, Warwick (20 July 2013). "St Kilda falls short of memorable win over Port Adelaide". Herald Sun. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. ^ saints.com.au (10 April 2016). "2012 Sandringham Football Club Neil Bencraft Best & Fairest award". www.saints.com.au. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. ^ "St Kilda list changes". Saints.com.au. Bigpond. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.[permanent dead link]
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