Tom Hunter (coach)

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Tom Hunter
Hunter coaching Richmond in February 2020
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-02-03) 3 February 1991 (age 33)
Original team(s) East Keilor[1]
Draft No. 18, 2010 rookie draft
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder[2]
Club information
Current club Richmond
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2010–2011 Collingwood 0 (0)
Coaching career3
Years Club Games (W–L–D)
2020 Richmond (W) 6 (0–6–0)
3 Coaching statistics correct as of the 2020 season.

Thomas Hunter (born 3 February 1991) is an Australian rules football coach who coached Richmond in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW) in their debut season in 2020.

Playing career[edit]

Hunter was rookie-listed by Collingwood from 2010 to 2011 before retiring aged 20 due to a spinal condition.[3][4][5]

Coaching career[edit]

In June 2019, Hunter was official appointed the inaugural coach of Richmond in the AFL Women's competition.[6] In May 2020, Richmond decided not to renew Hunter's contract.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tommy Hunter Appointed". eastkeilorfc.com. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. ^ a b Hulett, Nick (1 April 2011). "Tom Hunter retires". collingwoodfc.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  3. ^ Paton, Al (1 April 2011). "Collingwood rookie Tom Hunter retires due to neck injury". The Courier-Mail. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Pies rally around retired youngster". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Australian Associated Press. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  5. ^ Ralph, Jon (23 April 2011). "Magpie Tom Hunter mends a broken heart". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  6. ^ Black, Sarah (19 June 2019). "The hunt is over: Tigers name inaugural coach". womens.afl. Telstra Media. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Tom Hunter to depart Richmond". Richmond. Telstra Media. 15 May 2020.

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