Tom Harley (born 18 July 1978) is an Australian Rules Football player for the Geelong Football Club.

Career

Harley, a defender, played just 1 game and booted 1 goal on his only disposal in 1998 for Port Adelaide, ironically this game was against the team he was later traded to. In 1999 he moved to Geelong where he would later captain them to a premiership. A key position defender, along with Matthew Scarlett he forms one of the best defensive combinations in the AFL.

Captaincy

At the beginning of 2007, Harley was appointed captain of Geelong, having been recommended by the club's board after a comprehensive review. He replaced Steven King. He has displayed impressive leadership qualities throughout his career and led Geelong to the premiership in 2007.

Personal life

Harley is engaged to Sydney-based journalist Felicity Percival. He has two brothers, older brother Sam Harley and younger brother Ben Harley.

Statistics

Statistics are correct as of 18 September, 2007 (Qualifying Finals)

Season	Team	No.	Games	Goals	Behinds	Kicks	Marks	Handballs	Disposals
1998	Port Adelaide	27	1	1	0	1	0	0	1
Club Totals			1	1	0	1	0	0	1
1999	Geelong	37	9	0	0	59	27	19	78
2000	Geelong	37	23	0	0	175	75	69	244
2001	Geelong	37	22	3	1	154	81	84	238
2002	Geelong	2	22	3	4	201	94	89	290
2003	Geelong	2	14	0	0	126	69	70	196
2004	Geelong	2	25	0	0	221	132	108	329
2005	Geelong	2	13	2	1	91	64	45	136
2006	Geelong	2	13	0	0	88	60	71	159
''2007	Geelong	2	15	1	0	120	81	91	211
Totals			157	10	6	1236	683	646	1882

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