Dale Thomas

Domenic Cassisi kicks the ball from defence as Collingwood wingman Dale Thomas closes in. AFL Round 4 MCG Port Adelaide defeated Collingwood, 21 April 2007

Dale Thomas of the Collingwood Magpies and Port Adelaide's Brad Symes clash in mid-air late in the final quarter of the game. AFL Round 4 MCG Port Adelaide defeated Collingwood, 21 April 2007

Collingwood sppedster Dale Thomas outruns a tackle from Essendon's Dustin Fletcher. ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Dale Thomas of the Collingwood Magpies shows some dash in his team's forward line. ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Collingwood's Dale Thomas shows his pace, despite a tough game in the rain at the MCG only 4 days prior. ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Collingwood livewire Dale Thomas is tackled quickly and efficiently by Essendon's Patrick Ryder deep in the Magpies forward zone. ANZAC Day AFL Round 5 MCG Collingwood defeated Essendon, 25 April 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Dale Thomas of Collingwood tackles Damien Peverill strongly on the wing during the Collingwood vs Essendon ANZAC day 2007 Round 5 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

Dale Thomas chases desperately as Carlton clear long from defence. AFL Round 7, Collingwood defeated Carlton, MCG 12 May 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Collingwood rookie Dale Thomas wins a 50 metre penalty. AFL Round 7, Collingwood defeated Carlton, MCG 12 May 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Collingwood wingman Dale Thomas warms up before the game. Western Bulldogs defeated Collingwood, AFL Round 8, Telstra Dome, 20 March 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Collingwood wingman Dale Thomas marks in front of opponent Ryan Hargrave. Western Bulldogs defeated Collingwood, AFL Round 8, Telstra Dome, 20 March 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

Collingwood player Dale Thomas marks uncontested on the wing. Western Bulldogs defeated Collingwood, AFL Round 8, Telstra Dome, 20 March 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander