Outlook
Over the past two seasons, Harley has shown he is one of the most respected leaders in the AFL. Sets a great example on and off the field and his leadership was acknowledged when he was named captain of the year by the AFLPA and, after gaining All-Australian selection for the first time, was named vice-captain. His efforts on the ground were typically unrelenting and, at times, inspiring as he formed part of Geelong’s formidable backline.

• Captained Cats to a second premiership and a third straight grand final appearance
• Played 14 games including all three finals
• Missed opening six weeks of season with knee injury
• Just missed a career high with 23 possessions in rd 22 vs. Freo
• Had three games with 20+ disposals
• Kicked only goal of the season in rd 19 vs. Carlton
• Announced his retirement after the season
• Geelong posted a 39-7 record when Tom was on field as captain

• Captained club for second consecutive season
• Played in second consecutive AFL grand final
• Earned first All Australian selection and was named as vice captain
• Voted best AFL captain by AFL player’s association
• Awarded best clubman award for third time
• Played all 25 games (23-2) and helped the Cats to number one defensive record for third time in his career
• Picked up seven Brownlow votes
• 100th career win came in rd 12 vs. Port at Skilled Stadium, a 59 point win
• Had career highs with 209 handballs and 378 disposals
• Also established career best with 14 marks vs. Melbourne in rd 3 and equaled his best game handball wise with 14 in preliminary final win
• Named as the club’s community champion (shared with Kelly & Wojcinski)
• Named in SA state of origin team
• Earned induction into Geelong Football Club hall of fame

• First season as captain culminated in Tom lifting the premiership cup at the MCG
• Finished fourth in AFL player’s association for best captain
• 150th AFL game vs. Western Bulldogs in rd 16, a 75 point win
• 150th Geelong game was a week later vs. Fremantle, a 68 point win
• Missed eight games with finger injury, playing 17 matches (15-2)
• Polled two Brownlow votes
• Earned life membership of the club
• Named in SA state of origin team

• Won best clubman award for second time
• Named captain in September for 2007 season
• Career high 24 possessions came in rd 19 vs. St Kilda. His 13 handballs remains an equal career best
• Played 13 games (6-6-1)

• Played 13 games (8-5) and helped the Cats to the finals again
• Played in both finals games

• Outstanding season from Tom. One of the league’s premier defenders, he played 25 games (16-9) and helped Cats to preliminary final for first time since 1995.
• Had his highest best & fairest result, finishing fourth
• 100th AFL game came against Essendon in rd 9, a 23 point win
• 100th Geelong game was a week later against Port Adelaide, with the Cats losing by 4 points
• Had career best season with 224 kicks and 132 marks
• Polled one Brownlow vote
• Played in Wizard Cup grand final against St Kilda

• Missed first eight games after hurting his foot in final practice match
• Played 14 matches (6-7-1)
• Earned his first Brownlow votes, polling two votes
• Equaled his career high with 16 kicks vs. Port Adelaide in rd 14

• Played every game with team going 11-11
• Finished fifth in best & fairest
• Named as best clubman for first time

• Played all 22 games (9-13)
• Played his 50th AFL game in rd 17, a 12 point win over St Kilda
• A three point loss marked his 50th Geelong game a week later vs. Melbourne
• Finished fifth in best & fairest voting
• Won the Coach’s award

• Helped Cats to finals, playing all 23 games (12-10-1)
• Had his first 20 + disposals game in rd 5 vs. West Coast (21 disposals). His 16 kicks remain an equal career high
• Elimination final marked his first AFL final
• Named most determined & dedicated player

• Played final nine games of the season (5-4)
• Geelong debut came against Crows in rd 14, a 63 point loss

• Made AFL debut for Port against Geelong
• Came on last in Power win and kicked a goal off the ground in final seconds
• That marked his only senior game with Port
• Member of Norwood’s SANFL reserves premiership win over Port Magpies
• Traded to Geelong in off-season for pick 37

• Played two SANFL finals with Norwood but missed selection for grand final
• Played in reserves grand final but lost to Port Magpies

• Named to All Australian under 17 team
• Played in SANFL reserves grand final for Norwood but lost to Port Adelaide Magpies
• Nabbed by Port Power under rules governing their entry to AFL