GAMES
Season 2014: 20
Career: 177
GOALS
Season 2014: 12
Career: 133
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 346 (17.3) Contested Possessions: 112 (5.6) Uncontested Possessions: 227 (11.3) Inside 50s: 41 (2)
OVERVIEW
Dale Thomas' journey to Visy Park was one of the most talked about trades of 2013.
With much speculation surrounding the condition of the midfielder's ankle, Thomas managed to prove the doubters wrong.
The 27-year-old made his debut for the Blues in Round 1 against Port Adelaide, a match in which he also kicked Carlton's first goal for the season.
Thomas finished the year with 20 games, 12 goals and an average of 17.2 disposals per game.
The Carlton Faithful can look forward to seeing much more of "Daisy" in the 2015 season.
HE SAID IT
"I'm very excited. It's a new chapter in my footballing life, and life in general, so I can't wait to get stuck into it."
- Thomas speaking to Nova 100's Hughesy and Kate after being traded to Carlton.
THEY SAID IT
"We're really pleased that Dale has decided to come to Carlton. Dale has shown himself to be an elite player with plenty of endurance and a proven ability to perform on the big stage. His inclusion in our team will give us some added depth."
- Carlton's GM of Football Operations Andrew McKay speaking after Thomas was traded to the Blues.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
During Carlton's five-point loss to Fremantle in Round 19, Dale Thomas gathered 29 disposals and took 12 marks.
