Tom Davidson Explained

Tom Davidson
Fullname:Tom Davidson
Birth Date:3 February 1983
Originalteam:Geelong Falcons
Draftpick:27th overall, 2001 National Draft
8th overall, 2006 Rookie Draft
Height:192 cm
Weight:87 kg
Position:Forward
Guernsey:16
Statsend:2004
Years1:2002–2005
Games Goals1:1 (0)
Years2:2006
Games Goals2:0 (0)

Tom Davidson (born 3 February 1983) is a former Australian rules footballer who was recruited from the Geelong Falcons in the 2001 AFL Draft by the Collingwood Football Club.

His career was hindered by two serious knee injuries, the first during the 2003 preseason,[1] and the second in his first and only Australian Football League (AFL) game in April 2004.[2] He was delisted by Collingwood at the end of the 2005 season, but drafted by in the 2006 rookie draft by the Western Bulldogs,[3] but never again played senior football.

He is the son of former Richmond and Geelong footballer Garry Davidson.[1]

Davidson currently owns and runs Patch Cafe in Richmond.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Young Magpie out for season. Saltau. Chloe. 16 January 2003. The Age. Fairfax Media. 2009-10-31.
  2. News: Big three back for Brisbane. 7 April 2004. The Age. Fairfax Media. 2009-10-31.
  3. News: AFL premiership lures injured Darcy. 22 December 2005. Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 2009-10-31.
  4. Web site: A Patch of Paleo in Richmond.