In his first year of senior football, Tom Doedee shined to collect a number of accolades in his breakout season.
Selected with pick No.17 in the 2015 AFL draft, the impressive defender received his opportunity in Round One and grabbed it with both hands.
He went on to play 20 of 22 games, averaging 18 disposals, 5.6 marks (2.2 intercepts) and 3.2 rebound 50s.
WATCH: Doedee’s first AFL goal
The 21-year-old led the side for intercept marks (43) and ranked second at the Club for intercept possessions (115) and spoils (86).
The dedicated Doedee edition of @RAAofSA Marks of the Week
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) April 23, 2018
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In just his second game of AFL, he was handed an AFL Rising Star nomination and finished on the podium behind Collingwood’s Jaidyn Stephenson at the end of the season.
Doedee cleaned up at Adelaide’s night of nights, taking home three awards at the Club Champion dinner including the Mark Bickley Emerging Talent.
WATCH: Doedee signs on
The high-flying defender was identified as one of the game’s best young talents with a selection in the AFL Players’ Association 22under22 team for 2018.
He signed a two-year contract extension with Adelaide on Tuesday, pledging his future to the Club until at least the end of 2021.
At a glance:
Games: 20
Goals: 2
Disposals per game: 18
Marks per game: 5.6
Tackles per game: 3
Best game:
Round Two v Richmond
Doedee starred in Adelaide’s Round Two clash with the Tigers, registering 25 disposals (14 of those contested), six marks, three rebound 50s, three inside 50s and a Rising Star nomination.
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— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) April 3, 2018