Tom Hunter (coach) explained

Tom Hunter
Birth Date:3 February 1991
Originalteam:East Keilor[1]
Draftpick:No. 18, 2010 rookie draft
Height:185 cm[2]
Weight:80 kg
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2010–2011
Games Goals1:0 (0)
Coachyears1:2020
Coachclub1: (W)
Coachgames Wins1:6 (0–6–0)
Coachstatsend:the 2020 season

Thomas Hunter (born 3 February 1991) is an Australian rules football coach who coached Richmond in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW) in their debut season in 2020.

Playing career

Hunter was rookie-listed by Collingwood from 2010 to 2011 before retiring aged 20 due to a spinal condition.[3] [4] [5]

Coaching career

In June 2019, Hunter was official appointed the inaugural coach of Richmond in the AFL Women's competition.[6] In May 2020, Richmond decided not to renew Hunter's contract.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Tommy Hunter Appointed . 7 February 2020 . eastkeilorfc.com . 20 November 2017.
  2. News: Hulett . Nick . Tom Hunter retires . 7 February 2020 . collingwoodfc.com.au . . 1 April 2011.
  3. News: Paton . Al . Collingwood rookie Tom Hunter retires due to neck injury . 7 February 2020 . . . 1 April 2011.
  4. News: Pies rally around retired youngster . 7 February 2020 . . . . 1 April 2011.
  5. News: Ralph . Jon . Magpie Tom Hunter mends a broken heart . 7 February 2020 . . . 23 April 2011.
  6. News: Black . Sarah . The hunt is over: Tigers name inaugural coach . 7 February 2020 . womens.afl . . 19 June 2019.
  7. Web site: Tom Hunter to depart Richmond. Telstra Media. Richmond. 15 May 2020.