Lindsay Thomas

Recruited from the Port Adelaide Magpies with pick 53 in the 2006 National Draft, Lindsay Thomas established himself as one of the most dangerous small forwards of his era. Hailing from the football factory of Port Lincoln, he became a fixture in North Melbourne's forward line for over a decade, renowned for his intense defensive pressure, spectacular high marking ability, and innate goal sense. Although he led the Kangaroos' goalkicking in 2010 and 2013, his career was defined by resilience; he famously reconstructed his kicking action after battling a severe case of the "yips" early in his career, eventually becoming a reliable set shot. However, his playing style often polarised the football public, as he drew significant media scrutiny and opposition hostility regarding his technique in drawing high contact free kicks.

Thomas played a pivotal role during North Melbourne's preliminary final runs in 2014 and 2015, often serving as the dynamic crumbing partner to key forward Drew Petrie. As the club embarked on an aggressive list regeneration strategy following the 2017 season, Thomas fell out of the senior rotation and subsequently secured a trade to Port Adelaide. He played a handful of games for the Power in 2018, allowing him to finish his career in his home state before retiring. He left the game as a North Melbourne life member and a 200-game player, remembered at Arden Street as a passionate match-winner who could turn a contest in moments.