Adam Tomlinson remains a Giant as he re-signed with GWS in a deal which will tie him to the club until the end of 2019.

It is another positive signing for the Giants who have recently completed new deals for Zac Williams, Stephen Coniglio and Rory Lobb.

Early Career

Drafted with pick 9 at the 2011 draft Tomlinson has shown his versatility as his game has continued to evolve. Starting as a key forward and even spending time in the NEAFL in a midfield role. But it is in the backline that the 23 year old has started to firmly establish himself at AFL level. After playing only four games in the first eleven rounds of 2016 he returned to the senior side in round 16 and has not missed a game since.

Rumours

Tomlinson had previously been linked with a move back to Victoria. Most notably at the end of 2015 with Carlton keenest on securing his services. Not surprising with ex Giants list manager Stephen Silvagni now at Carlton and a host of ex Giants who now call Carlton home.

Tomlinson Remains a Giant

But the Giants made it clear he was not up for trade. It was a key reason why Tomlinson has decided to extend his stay with GWS this week.

“The greatest thing that came out of that period and that rumour was the fact the club showed a lot of faith in me. It was great for me, it showed the club wanted to keep me at the club and that was the foundation for me staying and re-signing”

After a tough initiation to AFL life, GWS made their first finals appearance last year. It culminated in a narrow Preliminary Final loss to eventual premier the Western Bulldogs. GWS are one of the early Premiership fancies for season 2017. Adam Tomlinson might have picked a good time to stick around with success beckoning for the Giants.

by Liam Sheedy – contributor

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