Tom Fullarton (born February 23 1999) is an Australian rules footballer with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL) and a former Australian professional basketball player.
Tom Fullarton | |
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 Fullarton in April 2019 | |
| Born | 23 February 1999 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Basketball career | |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2016–2018 |
| Number | 15 |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2018 | Brisbane Bullets |
| Personal information | |||
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| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Brisbane Lions | 0 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2019 season. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Basketball career
2016 FIBA U-17 World Cup (Australia)
Fullarton was named captain of the Australian 2016 under 17 world cup squad.[1] The team couldn't make it past the quarter-finals going down 74-63 to host nation Spain. The Australian national team coach, Andrej Lemanis stated he was "Boomers material".[2]
Brisbane Bullets (2016-2018)
Tom was signed as a development player for the Brisbane Bullets, who were coached by Lemanis, in 2016 for their 2016-17 season, making him a part of the first Bullets roster since 2008.[citation needed] On 21 January 2017, the team released Jermaine Beal from the roster and signed Tom to a full contract, he joined the Bullets for the 2017-2018 season.[citation needed] In May 2018, Fullarton announced he would leave the Bullets and basketball to play for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.[3]
AFL career
Brisbane Lions (2018-present)
On 23 May 2018, Fullarton announced he would switch sports and leave the Brisbane Bullets and play Australian rules football with the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.[3]
References
- ^ Taylor, Steele. "National under-17 captain in talks with US colleges". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Taylor, Steele. "Coast teenager has Boomers potential: Australia coach". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ a b Taylor, Steele. "Coast teenager closes in on NBL debut". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
External links
- Tom Fullarton's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions