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Congratulations Paul Thomas (CDFC) - 250 League Games
by Big Phil Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:27 pm
Got some stats from CDFC today regarding Paul Thomas' career, ahead of his 250th game this Friday night...
It is an impressive football resume and, having been close mates with Thomo all through High School, one I am proud of him for achieving...
Congratulations on a great career, to date, Paul. All the best for the future...
Good luck on Friday night, Paul, hope you have a good game, mate...
It is an impressive football resume and, having been close mates with Thomo all through High School, one I am proud of him for achieving...
Congratulations on a great career, to date, Paul. All the best for the future...
CDFC wrote:Paul Thomas # 16
250 League games
CDFC Premiership Captain
Birthdate: 6/5/82
Height: 179cm
Weight: 81kg
Recruited from: Elizabeth
League debut: 2001
Achievements:
2004 Magarey Medallist
SANFL Premiership Player 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (Co-Captain 2007, 2008, 2009, Captain 2010)
Advertiser Team of Year 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Bob Quinn Medallist (ANZAC Day) 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011
SANFL State Team Representative 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 (Vice Captain 2006, 2008, Captain 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014)
Essendon (AFL) 8 games 2005
Norm Russell Medallist (CDFC Best and Fairest) 2004, 2009
CDFC Captain/Co-Captain 2007-current
2001 League Development Award
Thomo also joins the illustrious 250+ club at CDFC: Roger Girdham (255 games), Mark Prior (261), Trevor Roe (262), Brian Haraida (268), Rene Van Dommele (272), Peter Beythien (285) and Peter Vivian (308).
Good luck on Friday night, Paul, hope you have a good game, mate...
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Re: Congratulations Paul Thomas (CDFC) - 250 League Games
by bayman Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:20 pm
very good to great player over a long period of time, i think he deserved a better go at AFL level & if i'm not mistaken has the same birthday as another Magarey Medalist who hailed from the bay
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Re: Congratulations Paul Thomas (CDFC) - 250 League Games
by Chambo Off To Work We Go Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:27 am
A rarity becoming rarer.
You take your hat off to blokes that stay for such extended periods in the competition (and one club more to the point) when it is so volatile from so many external sources.
You take your hat off to blokes that stay for such extended periods in the competition (and one club more to the point) when it is so volatile from so many external sources.
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Re: Congratulations Paul Thomas (CDFC) - 250 League Games
by Ben W Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:26 am
Great Article in todays indaily on Paul Thomas by Peter Argent,
Thommo’s 250th
With the changing structures of state football, when Paul Thomas runs onto Gliderol Stadium this Friday and becomes a 250-game SANFL footballer, he may just be last to achieve this milestone.
His raw achievements suggest his greatness as a SANFL footballer: the 2004 Magarey Medal, six SANFL premierships (including four as Centrals’ skipper), seven SANFL Team of the Year honours and the Bob Quinn Medal as the best player on ANZAC Day on no less than four occasions. He has represented the state consistently since 2003 and held the SA captaincy for the past four years. Throw in a pair Norm Russell Medals as the Bulldogs’ best and fairest, and you can tell why he is an icon at the Ponderosa.
He was drafted to Essendon in 2005 and played eight senior AFL games that year before being the last player dropped off the list the following year.
The awards only tell a part of the story. If you have a chat to Centrals’ people, it’s Thomas’s work ethic, preparation and leadership that stand out.
Former Bulldogs champion James Gowans explained what his teammate’s legacy is at Central District.
“Thommo’s been awesome player for our club in a really strong period,” Gowans said. “From the club’s heartland, he grew up at a Doggies supporter.
“What he’s done is purely achieved on hard work. His work ethic is exceptional – his teammates see how hard he works.
“He broke into the side as a lad and played his role.
“A role model, he’s durable and a real credit to himself and his family.
“But, he could have given away a few less free kicks over the journey.”
Paul Thomas is a second generation Bulldog. His father Jamie played 153 league games from the early 1980s.
http://indaily.com.au/sport/2015/04/15/grassroots-sa-footy-round-up/
Thommo’s 250th
With the changing structures of state football, when Paul Thomas runs onto Gliderol Stadium this Friday and becomes a 250-game SANFL footballer, he may just be last to achieve this milestone.
His raw achievements suggest his greatness as a SANFL footballer: the 2004 Magarey Medal, six SANFL premierships (including four as Centrals’ skipper), seven SANFL Team of the Year honours and the Bob Quinn Medal as the best player on ANZAC Day on no less than four occasions. He has represented the state consistently since 2003 and held the SA captaincy for the past four years. Throw in a pair Norm Russell Medals as the Bulldogs’ best and fairest, and you can tell why he is an icon at the Ponderosa.
He was drafted to Essendon in 2005 and played eight senior AFL games that year before being the last player dropped off the list the following year.
The awards only tell a part of the story. If you have a chat to Centrals’ people, it’s Thomas’s work ethic, preparation and leadership that stand out.
Former Bulldogs champion James Gowans explained what his teammate’s legacy is at Central District.
“Thommo’s been awesome player for our club in a really strong period,” Gowans said. “From the club’s heartland, he grew up at a Doggies supporter.
“What he’s done is purely achieved on hard work. His work ethic is exceptional – his teammates see how hard he works.
“He broke into the side as a lad and played his role.
“A role model, he’s durable and a real credit to himself and his family.
“But, he could have given away a few less free kicks over the journey.”
Paul Thomas is a second generation Bulldog. His father Jamie played 153 league games from the early 1980s.
http://indaily.com.au/sport/2015/04/15/grassroots-sa-footy-round-up/
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Re: Congratulations Paul Thomas (CDFC) - 250 League Games
by The Hatchet Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:05 am
a great story by a long term sanfl writer who is clearly passionate about the league and thomas deserves all the recognition he is getting, but the grammar in the story needs work. Indaily should look at their proofreaders.
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Re: Congratulations Paul Thomas (CDFC) - 250 League Games
by testy Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:56 pm
Congratulations to Paul Thomas on what is a fantastic journey with the CDFC, to play that many games in the SANFL and for one club is a remarkable feat these days, very well deserved to a great club man.
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