Tom McCallum
CLUB: Tasmania Devils / Allies
JUNIOR CLUB: Clarence
DATE OF BIRTH: 15/09/04
HEIGHT: 192cm
WEIGHT: 82kg
POSITION: Defender
Port Adelaide has claimed Tasmanian defender Tom McCallum with its first pick in the 2022 NAB AFL National Draft on Tuesday night.
McCallum’s name was called with pick 36 as the club entered the draft on its second night.
The 18-year-old is renowned for his burst of speed, running capacity and ability to play on either tall or small forwards.
McCallum displayed his strong intercept marking and rebound from the backline playing for the Allies in the under 18 National Championship, where he averaged 17 disposals.
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan likened McCallum to Sydney backman Tom McCartin but he has also drawn comparisons to Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan says:
A tall defender who is a fine intercept mark and can break open the game with his bursts of speed. He has elite running capacity and can play on tall and small forwards as required. Was impressive with his one-touch hands in all four Allies matches at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, where he averaged 17 disposals and was named his team’s best player against Victoria Metro. Also averaged 14 disposals for the Tasmania Devils in the NAB League and featured on the interchange in the NAB League Team of the Year. Was unable to test at the Draft Combine due to an ankle injury.
