Tom Fullarton (born 23 February 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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Born | |
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) | |
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)
Fullerton was signed as a development player for the Brisbane Bullets, who were coached by Lemanis, in 2016 for their 2016-17 season when the Bullets rejoined the league after previously losing their licence in 2008. On 21 January 2017, the team released Jermaine Beal from the roster and signed Fullerton to a full contract for the 2017-2018 season.[3] In May 2018, Fullarton announced he would leave the Bullets and basketball to play for Australian rules football for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.[4]
AFL career
Brisbane Lions (2018-present)
Fullerton is yet to debut for the Lions in the AFL, spending the 2018 and 2019 seasons playing in the North East Australian Football League.[5]
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.
- ^ Taylor, Steele. "Coast teenager closes in on NBL debut". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Davis, Greg (23 May 2018). "Why new Lion is now choosing AFL over NBL". www.couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Tom FULLARTON, NEAFL". www.neafl.com.au. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
External links
- Tom Fullarton's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- NBL profile