Tom Davidson (born 3 February 1983) is a former

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er who was recruited from the

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in the

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by the

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. His career was hindered by two serious knee injuries, the first during the 2003 preseason, and the second in his first and only

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(AFL) game in April 2004. He was delisted by Collingwood at the end of the 2005 season, but drafted by in the 2006 rookie draft by the Western Bulldogs, but never again played senior football. He is the son of former Richmond and Geelong footballer Garry Davidson. Davidson currently owns and runs Patch Cafe in Richmond.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Davidson, Tom Living people 1983 births Collingwood Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Geelong Falcons players