Tom Cutler

Tom Cutler
Cutler at a game for the Lions against Adelaide in June 2015
Personal information
Nickname(s)	Cuts
Date of birth	20 February 1995
Original team(s)	Oakleigh Chargers
Draft	No. 33, 2013 National Draft, Brisbane Lions
Height / weight	190 cm / 85 kg
Position(s)	Half Back
Club information
Current club	Brisbane Lions
Number	26
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2014–	Brisbane Lions	33 (12)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.

Tom Cutler (born 8 November 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). Cutler was drafted by the Lions with pick 33 in the 2013 AFL Draft.^[1] He made his debut against Port Adelaide in round 4 of the 2014 season.

Cutler grew up in Balwyn, in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, supporting the Brisbane Lions as a child. He played for the Greythorn Football Club, winning multiple club and league best & fairest awards. At the age of 16, he stopped playing club footy to concentrate on school football for Trinity Grammar, and to play basketball, at which he also excelled.

Cutler had an injury ridden 2013 with the Oakleigh Chargers, although when he was available he impressed recruiters with his elite decision-making and athleticism.

Tom debuted in Round 4 of 2014 against Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval. Despite getting thumped by the Power, Tom had a respectable debut. He went on to play 7 games for the year, his best of which being a 21 disposal effort against Richmond at the Gabba in Round 5. His debut season was cut short due to injury, soon after being omitted from the side mid-season, suffering from a groin injury and then having minor knee surgery. He is expected to be fit for a full pre-season with the Lions.

References

1. "Who's your club getting?", Hobart Mercury, 22 November 2013

External links

• Tom Cutler's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
• Tom Cutler's statistics from AFL Tables