Tom Gross

Date of Birth: 15/09/2006

Height: 181cm

Position: Forward-mid

Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers, Kew Rovers

A medium midfielder and forward with a sharp competitive edge and burst out of stoppage who can play on the outside as well as the inside. Impressed for the Australian U18 team against Coburg early in the year, recording 21 touches in a forward and midfield role which gave him a sound preparation for the National Championships.

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Pick #46: Tom Gross

Highlights from the Oakleigh Chargers producttaken with pick 46 in the 2024 national draft

Was outstanding on the wing for Victoria Metro against South Australia and was one of the most consistent players throughout the Championships for the title winners, averaging 20 disposals, 3.5 tackles and three clearances to earn All Australian honours. Continued to show his potential in eight games for the Oakleigh Chargers in the Coates Talent League, averaging 22.3 disposals (eight contested) as he shared his playing commitments between club and school football for Trinity Grammar. Gross plays with high intensity and competes hard.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Tom Gross of Victoria Metro handballs during the Marsh AFL National Championships match between U18 Boys Western Australia and Victoria Metro at Optus Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/AFL Photos)