Tom Gilbert

Winner of the 2019 Queensland Cup Rookie of the Year and Lock of the Year as well as Townsville Blackhawks Player of the Year, Gilbert enjoyed a sensational first season of senior football.

Despite not turning 19 until late in the season, he ranked inside the top 10 in the competition for both running metres (third) and tackles (seventh).

A product of the Cowboys Academy Program, Gilbert also represented both the Queensland Residents and Queensland under 20s sides in 2019.

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Favourite Netflix series: Riverdale
Favourite sports movie: Remember the Titans
Which teammate wins Cowboys Ninja Warrior: Reuben Cotter
Best nickname you’ve been given and how did you get it: Tommy Tupou – Dad started calling me it around the house because he liked what it sounded like. It was after former Bronco, Tame Tupou.
Favourite video game growing up: Call of Duty – Xbox 360
Favourite game day pump up song: Rollin – Limp Bizkit
Dream job if you weren’t a football player: A zookeeper
Best concert you’ve been to: Justin Bieber