#45 - Tom Edwards thru 2026

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Missed a couple and finished with just the two early goals.

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Press release from the club an hour ago:

Tom Edwards has been named to make his AFL debut for the Bombers against Adelaide on Saturday.

It’s a lifelong dream realised for the 24-year-old SSP selection, who’s gone from teaching in Perth classrooms to roaming the 50-metre arc at the MCG in the space of just two months.

Following a glittering impression on Bombers’ fans with a four-goal haul in the first practice match of the year against the Bulldogs, which secured his place on the list, Edwards has been a key contributor at VFL level since and has earned a big-time debut off the back of his efforts up forward.

Edwards was thrilled to receive the news on Wednesday night, capping off what’s been a life-changing start to 2025 for the WA product.

“Pulling on the Essendon jumper for the first time is beyond a dream come true,” Edwards said.

"A month ago, I was teaching sport science and maths to the Lesmurdie High School kids in Perth, and now I get the chance to run out onto the MCG in front of the Essendon fans. It’s just unbelievable.

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I’m feeling a bag of 6 incoming. Go well Tom!

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Tedwards

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I love him unless he doesn’t destroy his opponent in his first senior game, in which case I hate him and never want to see him play again.

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Just continue as you have been going Ted :+1:

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Do the 45 proud like fellow WA champion Alec Waterman

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Bloody hell we know it will end in disaster but lets hope he will be the one, god speed debut.

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Hope he can snag a goal and delight the school kids.

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Big advantage being able to hide behind a goalpost.

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He will kick 3.2 on debut.

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Go well Ted!

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Our pressure acts are sure to rise with Tom in the side.

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Tommy Gunn!!

He better not be sub!

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I like this ^^.

Goals are a problem. None predictable on our list to kick 2.

We can play well but won’t win until we get that sorted

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Hope they don’t give him the vest but awesome news for the lad.

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If Midtable Brad has his way he’ll be lining up at full-back.

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LOUD CHEER has been announced

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Math and PE teacher, smarter than your average afl player. What would he talk to his team mates about, The Riemann hypothesis. Don’t expect me to comment any further, I don’t want you to know how dumb I am.

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Great news! Hope he goes well and snags a few.

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