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Australia Tom Stewart has established himself as one of the AFL's most dominant defenders, transitioning from local football to a five-time All-Australian.
Tom Stewart joined with Dulux, along with fellow Cats player Mitch Duncan and club volunteers, to renovate Portarlington's facilities. The partnership focused on community involvement and facility transformation.
Tom Stewart is associated with the Geelong Football Club's major partnership with Ford, celebrating 100 years of collaboration. He featured in club content related to this significant milestone and the release of a commemorative guernsey.
Thomas Stewart was born on March 15, 1993. His early football career involved playing for the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup. After going undrafted in several drafts, he played for his local club, South Barwon Football Club, in the Geelong Football Netball League. In 2013, Stewart was part of South Barwon’s premiership team, coached by Australian Football Hall of Famer Matthew Scarlett. His performances for the Geelong Football Club’s VFL team in 2016 brought him to the attention of AFL club recruiters.
Stewart was drafted by the Geelong Football Club with their 40th overall pick in the 2016 national draft. He made his AFL debut in Round 1 of the 2017 season against Fremantle. In his debut season, Stewart became a regular in Geelong’s side as a half-back flanker, playing 21 matches and averaging 14.7 disposals. The 2018 AFL season marked a significant turning point, seeing him emerge as one of the league’s top defenders. He was awarded the AFLCA Young Player Award and earned his first All-Australian selection as a back pocket. By 2019, Stewart was elevated to Geelong’s seven-man leadership team, a testament to his rapid progression and impact on the club.
Stewart continued his success, playing in the 2020 AFL Grand Final and signing a contract extension until 2024. In 2021, he achieved a career-best season, averaging 24.0 disposals and a league-high 8.9 marks per game, earning his third All-Australian selection and his maiden Carji Greeves Medal, despite a season-ending foot injury. He later won his first AFL premiership with Geelong in 2022 and earned his fourth All-Australian selection. In 2023, Stewart received his fifth All-Australian selection and second Carji Greeves Medal, setting a record for the fewest games (148) to reach five All-Australian honors.
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