Tom Donnelly (Australian footballer)
| Tom Donnelly | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas Donnelly | ||
| Date of birth | May 19, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Tasmania, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Norwood (SANFL) | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Key defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022–present | Norwood Football Club | 64 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
Thomas "Tom" Donnelly (born 19 May 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who plays as a key defender for the Norwood Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). He was part of Norwood’s 2022 premiership team and was named at full‑back in The Advertiser’s SANFL Team of the Year for 2024.[1]
Early life
Donnelly was born in Tasmania and played junior football locally before being recruited by Norwood ahead of the 2022 SANFL season.[2]
SANFL career
Donnelly made his SANFL league debut for Norwood in Round 1, 2022, against Glenelg.[3]
He played a key role in Norwood’s successful 2022 premiership campaign.[4]
By the end of the 2024 season, he had amassed 64 SANFL matches and kicked five goals.[5] That year he was named full‑back in The Advertiser's SANFL Team of the Year and finished third in Norwood’s best‑and‑fairest, the Michael Taylor Medal.[6]
Donnelly also earned selection in the West End State Team and represented South Australia in the 2024 State Game against WAFL opposition.[7]
Playing style
A natural key defender standing at 191 cm and weighing 98 kg, Donnelly is known for his intercept marking, strong one‑on‑one defending, and reliable disposals under pressure.[6]
Honours and achievements
- SANFL premiership player: 2022
- The Advertiser SANFL Team of the Year (full‑back): 2024[1]
- 3rd – Michael Taylor Medal (Norwood best and fairest): 2024
- South Australia representative – 2024 State Game
References
- ^ a b "Four Redlegs & Coach Named in Advertiser SANFL Team of the Year". Norwood Football Club. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "A Baker's Dozen of Tasmanians in 2024". Redlegs Museum. 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Player Profile – Tom Donnelly". Redlegs Museum. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Redlegs triumph in 2022 SANFL Grand Final". SANFL. September 2022. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Thomas Donnelly - Norwood - SANFL". SANFL. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b "SANFL's Top 10 Defenders of 2024". SANFL. 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "West End State Team named for 2024 KIA State Game". SANFL. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.