Will Thursfield

Will Thursfield (born 19 April 1986 in England) is an Australian rules football player for the Richmond Football Club. Known as a courageous backman who has stood some of the more notable forwards of the current game. He is an elevated rookie.

Thursfield was born in England, moving to Australia at age 5.

Will attended Brighton Grammar and in years 7-10 and played in the 1st XVII. 2003 saw will play in the combined APS team against AGS (Associated Grammar Schools).

2004 saw Will play for the Sandringham Dragons Under 18s TAC Cup team as Vice Captain.

Thursfield made a his debut in round 14, 2005 against eventual premiers Sydney. His first assignment was handling Key foward Michael O'Lochlan. He impressed straight away by keeping the swans foward to 1 goal.

Ever since, Thursfield has played on the biggest and best fowards week in and week out and is now one of the best defenders in the game. Along with the improving Kelven Moore and the fierce Luck McGuane, Thursfield could be the gel of a very strong backline in the future.

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