Tom Fullarton
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1999 Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2016–2018 |
| Number | 15 |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2018 | Brisbane Bullets |
Tom Fullarton, (born February 23 1999) is an former Australian professional basketball player and current professional AFL player for the Brisbane Lions.
Basketball Career
2016 FIBA U-17 World Cup (Australia)
Tom was named as captain of the Australian 2016 U-17 world cup squad..[1] The team couldn't make it past the quarter-finals going down 74-63 to host nation Spain. The Australian national team coach, Andrej Lemanis stated he was "Boomers material".[2]
Brisbane Bullets (2016-2018)
Tom was signed as a development player for the Brisbane Bullets, who were coached by Lemanis, in 2016 for their 2016-17 Season campaign, making him a part of the first Bullets roster since 2008. On 21 January 2017, the team released Jermaine Beal from the roster and signed Tom to a full contract, he joined the bullets for the 2017-2018 season, on May 23rd 2018 Fullarton announced he would leave the bullets and basketball to play for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.[3]
AFL Career
Brisbane Lions (2018-Present)
On May 23rd 2018 Fullarton announced he would Switch sports and leave The Brisbane Bullets and sign with the Brisbane Lions of the Australian Football League.
References
- ^ Taylor, Steele. "National under-17 captain in talks with US colleges". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Taylor, Steele. "Coast teenager has Boomers potential: Australia coach". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Taylor, Steele. "Coast teenager closes in on NBL debut". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 25 August 2017.