Toby Greene
A brilliant and combustible forward whose audacious skill and on-field leadership have defined the GWS Giants' rise in the AFL.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Australian rules footballer·Birthday: September 25·Millennials
Biography
Toby Greene is the electrifying and often controversial heartbeat of the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Drafted as a foundational player for the league's newest club, he evolved from a talented but tempestuous youngster into the team's undisputed on-field general and captain. Greene plays with a rare combination of fierce competitiveness, creative genius, and a penchant for walking the disciplinary tightrope, making him one of the most watchable and debated figures in the sport. His ability to conjure goals from impossible angles and dominate big moments has been central to the Giants' journey from expansion novelty to perennial contender, including their dramatic run to the 2023 premiership. More than just a scorer, he embodies the defiant spirit of the club—a player whose flaws are inseparable from his brilliance, and whose will to win has shaped an entire team's identity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Toby was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Toby Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Toby's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Captained the Greater Western Sydney Giants to their first-ever AFL premiership in 2023.
- Has been selected as an All-Australian team member, recognizing him as one of the league's best players in a given season.
- Kicked four goals in the 2023 AFL Grand Final, playing a pivotal role in securing the championship.
Did You Know?
He was a talented junior cricketer and represented Victoria at the Under-15 national championships.
He attended the same secondary school, St Kevin's College in Melbourne, as fellow AFL player Jack Viney.
Despite his on-field aggression, he is known among teammates for being a thoughtful and loyal leader off the field.
“You have to be willing to cross the line sometimes to win.”
