Dale Thomas
Collingwood and Carlton · “Daisy”
AFL career
258 games155 goals
- Debut
- R1 2006 v ADE3 Apr 2006
- Most recent
- R23 2019 v GEE24 Aug 2019
Stats
AFL
2019 | CAR | 20 | 13.5 | 5.8 | 19.3 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 80 | 82 |
2018 | CAR | 20 | 13.5 | 9.0 | 22.5 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 86 | 85 |
2017 | CAR | 18 | 10.9 | 6.6 | 17.5 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 72 | 65 |
2016 | CAR | 18 | 11.2 | 7.3 | 18.5 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 75 | 75 |
2015 | CAR | 5 | 8.4 | 5.6 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 57 | 57 |
2014 | CAR | 20 | 11.2 | 6.1 | 17.3 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 76 | 76 |
2013 | COL | 5 | 12.2 | 9.6 | 21.8 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 75 | 79 |
2012 | COL | 20 | 13.8 | 8.1 | 21.9 | 6.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 93 | 95 |
2011 | COL | 21 | 16.3 | 8.9 | 25.1 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 104 | 110 |
2010 | COL | 26 | 14.6 | 9.3 | 24.0 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 98 | 97 |
2009 | COL | 22 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 17.2 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 75 | 73 |
2008 | COL | 22 | 9.8 | 5.9 | 15.7 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 73 | 80 |
2007 | COL | 25 | 10.7 | 5.0 | 15.8 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 76 | 78 |
2006 | COL | 16 | 8.6 | 5.4 | 14.1 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 62 | - |
VFL
2019 | NBA | 1 | 22.0 | 10.0 | 32.0 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 131 |
2017 | NBA | 1 | 21.0 | 10.0 | 31.0 | 14.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 147 |
2013 | COL | 2 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 13.0 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 61 |
GEE | GMHBA | R23 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0.0 | 77 | 91 |
STK | MCG | R22 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 71 | 97 |
RCH | MCG | R21 | 22 | 10 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.1 | 130 | 138 |
ADE | MCG | R19 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 90 | 100 |
GCS | MS | R18 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 78 | 85 |
SYD | SCG | R17 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 64 | 76 |
MEL | MCG | R16 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 72 | 71 |
FRE | OS | R15 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 86 | 82 |
WBD | MS | R13 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.2 | 78 | 74 |
BRL | MS | R12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 69 | 66 |
STK | MS | R10 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 62 | 63 |
GWS | SPS | R9 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 65 | 52 |
COL | MCG | R8 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 80 | 74 |
NTH | MS | R7 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 94 | 96 |
HAW | UTAS | R6 | 18 | 7 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 106 | 113 |
WBD | MS | R5 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 46 | 42 |
GCS | MS | R4 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 96 | 98 |
SYD | MS | R3 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 64 | 63 |
PAD | AO | R2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 73 | 75 |
RCH | MCG | R1 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 | 90 | 93 |
Bio
Selected by Collingwood with the second overall pick in the 2005 National Draft, Dale Thomas immediately endeared himself to the Magpie Army with his flamboyant style and infectious energy. Initially deployed as a high-flying half-forward capable of spectacular marks and clutch goals, Thomas evolved into an elite midfielder by 2011, earning All-Australian honours and playing a pivotal role in the club's 2010 premiership. During this peak, he offered a rare combination of defensive pressure and offensive X-factor, making him one of the competition's most dynamic operators.
Following the 2013 season, Thomas exercised his rights as a restricted free agent to join arch-rivals Carlton, a move that saw him reunite with former coach Mick Malthouse. The high-profile switch was heavily scrutinised, particularly as persistent ankle and shoulder injuries initially struggled to justify the significant contract. However, Thomas eventually reinvented himself as a composed half-back flanker and veteran mentor during a difficult rebuilding phase for the Blues. By the time he retired in 2019, he had demonstrated significant resilience to overcome his injury battles, finishing his career as a respected member of the 250-game club with over 100 appearances for two of the league's biggest powerhouses.
Profile
- Born
- 21 June 1987 (age 39y 122d)
- Birthplace
- Victoria
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2010
- All-Australian2011
- Collingwood B&F
- 3rd
- 2010
- Top 10
- 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
Bio
1 revisionSelected by Collingwood with the second overall pick in the 2005 National Draft, Dale Thomas immediately endeared himself to the Magpie Army with his flamboyant style and infectious energy. Initially deployed as a high-flying half-forward capable of spectacular marks and clutch goals, Thomas evolved into an elite midfielder by 2011, earning All-Australian honours and playing a pivotal role in the club's 2010 premiership. During this peak, he offered a rare combination of defensive pressure and offensive X-factor, making him one of the competition's most dynamic operators.
Following the 2013 season, Thomas exercised his rights as a restricted free agent to join arch-rivals Carlton, a move that saw him reunite with former coach Mick Malthouse. The high-profile switch was heavily scrutinised, particularly as persistent ankle and shoulder injuries initially struggled to justify the significant contract. However, Thomas eventually reinvented himself as a composed half-back flanker and veteran mentor during a difficult rebuilding phase for the Blues. By the time he retired in 2019, he had demonstrated significant resilience to overcome his injury battles, finishing his career as a respected member of the 250-game club with over 100 appearances for two of the league's biggest powerhouses.