Tom Brown
Claremont
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 78
- Position
- General Defender
- Height
- 188 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 3m
- Plays for
- Claremont Colts
- Invited to
- State combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championships | 4 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Bio
Tom Brown is a general defender from Claremont who represented Western Australia at the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. The medium sized backman proved to be a reliable stopper throughout the carnival and was highlighted as one of his state's biggest risers. His standout performance came in a challenging match against Victoria Metro, where he stood tall under pressure to repeatedly intercept the ball and win crucial marking contests. He was subsequently rewarded with an invitation to the state draft combine.
At 188cm, Brown has been lauded for his aerial prowess and bravery in defence. He attacks the ball with intent and is known as a dour competitor who prefers to lock down an opponent or spoil rather than provide counterattacking run from the back half. Scouts have drawn comparisons to West Coast's Reuben Ginbey for his athleticism and dominance in the air, noting his ability to impact both at ground level and overhead. While he is viewed as flying somewhat under the radar, club officials and talent analysts believe he deserves more draft chatter as a robust defensive prospect.
WAFL Colts career
15 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 2025 v PEL5 Apr 2025
- Most recent
- PF 2026 v SFR13 Sept 2026
Stats
Bio
Tom Brown is a general defender from Claremont who represented Western Australia at the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. The medium sized backman proved to be a reliable stopper throughout the carnival and was highlighted as one of his state's biggest risers. His standout performance came in a challenging match against Victoria Metro, where he stood tall under pressure to repeatedly intercept the ball and win crucial marking contests. He was subsequently rewarded with an invitation to the state draft combine.
At 188cm, Brown has been lauded for his aerial prowess and bravery in defence. He attacks the ball with intent and is known as a dour competitor who prefers to lock down an opponent or spoil rather than provide counterattacking run from the back half. Scouts have drawn comparisons to West Coast's Reuben Ginbey for his athleticism and dominance in the air, noting his ability to impact both at ground level and overhead. While he is viewed as flying somewhat under the radar, club officials and talent analysts believe he deserves more draft chatter as a robust defensive prospect.
Profile
- Born
- 29 July 2008 (age 18y 91d)
- Height
- 188 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionTom Brown is a general defender from Claremont who represented Western Australia at the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. The medium sized backman proved to be a reliable stopper throughout the carnival and was highlighted as one of his state's biggest risers. His standout performance came in a challenging match against Victoria Metro, where he stood tall under pressure to repeatedly intercept the ball and win crucial marking contests. He was subsequently rewarded with an invitation to the state draft combine.
At 188cm, Brown has been lauded for his aerial prowess and bravery in defence. He attacks the ball with intent and is known as a dour competitor who prefers to lock down an opponent or spoil rather than provide counterattacking run from the back half. Scouts have drawn comparisons to West Coast's Reuben Ginbey for his athleticism and dominance in the air, noting his ability to impact both at ground level and overhead. While he is viewed as flying somewhat under the radar, club officials and talent analysts believe he deserves more draft chatter as a robust defensive prospect.