Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

[Bornadog]

The Western Bulldogs today confirmed 20-year-old Collingwood utility Tom Young will join the Club for its fourth round pick of 71.

Signed as a NSW Scholarship Rookie, Young moved to Melbourne as a 17-year-old in 2010 and in his first season won the Collingwood VFL best and fairest — Young was subsequently drafted by the Magpies in the 2010 AFL Draft.

The 191cm Sydney University recruit went on to play nine games in two seasons at Collingwood, including seven in 2012, predominantly as a defender.

List Manager Jason McCartney said Young's fierce competitiveness and clean hands in close are some of the key attributes of the utility.

“We see him as a long-term prospect after he showed really promising signs at Collingwood over the past couple of seasons, particularly with his willingness to take the game on and his cleanness around the contest,” McCartney said.

“Along with Koby Stevens, Tom is a person of sound character and is a welcome addition to our list.”

[Missing Dog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

who?

[Mofra]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

Big bodied, turns the ball a bit over according to Collingwood fans. And he's a ranga.

Sounds like Lin Jong with a less interetsing story and less melatonin. Hopefully he's part of a specific strategy if we get him.

[Topdog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

if it is after 51, good pick up

[Hotdog60]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

From the Collingwood site:

The Player - A smooth mover at half back and through the midfield, Young has spent the past two years building steadily in the club's VFL team. Although not overly fast, Young is a reliable decision maker with nice disposal and great awareness in heavy traffic. He uses his body well to avoid tackles and has been a key playmaker in the VFL over the past two years. Young has been in the Collingwood system since 2007 on a NSW Scholarship, meaning he was more familiar than most young players when he was added to the club's senior list. Made a big impression on debut against the Lions at the MCG and is one player who may become a senior regular in 2012.


2011
Enjoyed another consistent season, playing 16 games in the VFL before he was finally rewarded with a senior call up in round 22 against the Brisbane Lions. Made a huge impression, winning 23 possessions and kicking two goals from the half back flank. Was used as the substitute in round 23 against Fremantle in Perth and was omitted the next week. Moves gracefully and never panics when in possession. Looks to be a long term prospect Pies fans can bank on. Also became the first noted redhead to play for Collingwood since Jason Wild (1995-1999), and took over Josh Fraser's No. 25 guernsey.

2010
Moved to Melbourne and played for Collingwood’s VFL team as a 17-year-old. Wearing the No 49, Young had a superb season, playing all 19 matches, mostly at half back with occasional turns in the centre square. In a team full of stars such as Tarkyn Lockyer, Shane O’Bree and Josh Fraser, Young won the Joseph Wren Trophy as Best and Fairest player in Collingwood’s VFL team. In November, Young was officially promoted to the senior list with pick 104 in the National Draft.

2009
Represented the Western Sydney Pioneers in the U18 state zone trials. Selected in the NSW-ACT U18s squad as a 16-year-old. Played senior football for Sydney University in the premier division of the Sydney AFL League.

2008
Played for Campbelltown in the Sydney AFL League.

[wimberga]

Tom Young for Pick 71

Young Collingwood utility Tom Young is set to be traded to the Western Bulldogs for a late draft pick.

Young, 20, a former NSW scholarship holder, played two games for the Magpies this season to add to the seven he played for Collingwood last year.

The 191cm, 91kg Magpie is on his way to the Western Bulldogs in exchange for the No.71 pick. The big-bodied player will bolster the Dogs' list after they also picked up Koby Stevens from West Coast.

In other likely moves, Sydney Campbell Heath is in talks with Port Adelaide about a possible move to Alberton.

From the Age

Anyone have any thoughts on this player? Haven't seen much of him but seems like we got him for cheap.

[turtle]

Re: Tom Young for Pick 71

From the Collingwood website

The Player - A smooth mover at half back and through the midfield, Young has spent the past two years building steadily in the club's VFL team. Although not overly fast, Young is a reliable decision maker with nice disposal and great awareness in heavy traffic. He uses his body well to avoid tackles and has been a key playmaker in the VFL over the past two years. Young has been in the Collingwood system since 2007 on a NSW Scholarship, meaning he was more familiar than most young players when he was added to the club's senior list. Made a big impression on debut against the Lions at the MCG and is one player who may become a senior regular in 2012.

2011
Enjoyed another consistent season, playing 16 games in the VFL before he was finally rewarded with a senior call up in round 22 against the Brisbane Lions. Made a huge impression, winning 23 possessions and kicking two goals from the half back flank. Was used as the substitute in round 23 against Fremantle in Perth and was omitted the next week. Moves gracefully and never panics when in possession. Looks to be a long term prospect Pies fans can bank on. Also became the first noted redhead to play for Collingwood since Jason Wild (1995-1999), and took over Josh Fraser's No. 25 guernsey.

2010
Moved to Melbourne and played for Collingwood’s VFL team as a 17-year-old. Wearing the No 49, Young had a superb season, playing all 19 matches, mostly at half back with occasional turns in the centre square. In a team full of stars such as Tarkyn Lockyer, Shane O’Bree and Josh Fraser, Young won the Joseph Wren Trophy as Best and Fairest player in Collingwood’s VFL team. In November, Young was officially promoted to the senior list with pick 104 in the National Draft.

2009
Represented the Western Sydney Pioneers in the U18 state zone trials. Selected in the NSW-ACT U18s squad as a 16-year-old. Played senior football for Sydney University in the premier division of the Sydney AFL League.

2008
Played for Campbelltown in the Sydney AFL League.

2007
Signed to Collingwood as a NSW Scholarship rookie as a 15-year-old. Originally from Bowral, Young was signed while playing for the Campbelltown Blues and had previously played for Wollondilly. Initially a part of the Magpies Academy U14 squad.

Debut
Round 22, 2011 v Brisbane at the MCG.

Draft History
2010 AFL National Draft (Collingwood) No. 104 overall as a NSW Scholarship holder.

[Sedat]

Re: Tom Young for Pick 71

Anyone have any thoughts on this player? Haven't seen much of him but seems like we got him for cheap.

This just in from one of my Collingwood mates...."he is s***, turns it over, not up to AFL"

I honestly wouldn't recognise him if he stood up in my cornflakes, but for pick 71 happy to go with the club on this one. My mate has been wrong before

[Bornadog]

Re: Tom Young for Pick 71

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[Missing Dog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

I rememeber seeing him come off the bench in a game last year , the commentators were raving that he is the quickets player at the pies.........he was run down in his first contetst ,
this is the red headed bloke ,correct??

[1eyedog]

Re: Tom Young for Pick 71

I don't know, he broke into a strong Collingwood side. 23 disposals and 2 goals in round 22 2011 suggests he can play. Pick 71? Why not!

[Grantysghost]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

I rememeber seeing him come off the bench in a game last year , the commentators were raving that he is the quickets player at the pies.........he was run down in his first contetst ,
this is the red headed bloke ,correct??

Yep this is he ....

Tom Young Bio

[Twodogs]

Re: Tom Young for Pick 71

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Done.


Collingwood obviously only had room for one Young. They got Clinton in so Tom had to go.

[whythelongface]

Re: Tom Young for Pick 71

I don't know, he broke into a strong Collingwood side. 23 disposals and 2 goals in round 22 2011 suggests he can play. Pick 71? Why not!

Exactly. Pick 71 is hit and miss anyway. Never seen him play but sounds ok.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Tom Young

We may have just saved this young lad form endless tattooed arm sleeves.