Tom Curren (born 29 July 1992) is a former professional

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er who played for the

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in the

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(AFL). He was recruited by the club in the 2011 Rookie Draft, with pick #24. Curren made his debut in Round 17,

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, against at

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. Curren won the

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affiliate

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best & fairest award in 2012. Curren was delisted at the end of the 2016 season. Tom has now gone on to play for the Nepean Football League and has had some incredible games with 67 disposals being produced some rounds. He has not let himself go in the gym, and is still keeping his rig tidy. Often asked how he kept such a strong bench when being so light on the footy field. Bench pressing nearly 25kg in both arms.

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* * 1992 births Living people St Kilda Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Dandenong Stingrays players Sandringham Football Club players {{AFL-bio-1990s-stub