"Put me in good stead" - GWS Giants star Tom Green reveals how his father's role as a retired helicopter pilot has helped him

GWS Giants midfielder Tom Green revealed how his father, a retired helicopter in the Australian Army, has helped him in the game of footy. The 23-year-old stood out in his side's 54-point thrashing of Brisbane Lions on Anzac Day.

Green's father was in attendance at the Manuka Oval and witnessed his son record a goal, seven clearances and 37 disposals. The victory puts the Giants 6-1 and second in the table after seven rounds of games.

After the game, Green honoured his father (via Wide World of Sports):

"My dad is here. I hope he enjoyed the night. I'm sure he'll have some work-ons for me, no doubt."

He also spoke about how his father's role as a serviceman influenced his game.

"It brings you really tightly together as a family group, you're sort of moving every two years. It develops your social skills, you've got to make friends every two years, so it's put me in good stead since then."

The son of a serviceman, Tom Green moved a lot with his family living in multiple towns like Townsville, Darwin, Tamworth, Melbourne and Toowoomba. However, they settled in Canberra when he was 11, where he began his journey in footy.

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Why Tom Green's GSW Giants are 2024 AFL season favorites?

Following their good start to the season, the GSW Giants are one of the top favorites for the 2024 premiership. The Giants began their 2024 AFL campaign against 2023 champions Collingwood on March 9, winning 114-82.

In the next round, they emerged victorious 121-82 against North Melbourne. In Round 3, the Giants beat the West Coast Eagles (108-43). They continued their streak in Round 4, beating Gold Coast Suns 117-89, and, in Round 5, they saw off St Kilda Saints by a point (80-79).

However, they lost to the CarltonBlues 117-98 in Round 6, before their recent win over Brisbane Lions in Round 7 (113-59). They next play Sydney Swans on May 4. Tom Green has featured in all games for his club, recording three goals, one behind and 178 disposals.

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