On Friday 29 August 2014, in a match against Hawthorn at the MCG, Josh Thomas played his 32nd senior game.
On Sunday 2 June 2017, in a match against Hawthorn at the MCG, Thomas played his 33rd senior game.
The 1038 days in between were, to say the least, eventful for both player and club.
In 2015, Thomas and teammate Lachlan Keeffe accepted two-year bans after testing positive to banned substance clenbuterol. The pair returned to the club to train in December last year, with their bans formally expiring on 10 February.
Now, for the first time, the story of Thomas' path to his 33rd game is set to be told.
Josh Thomas - 1038 Days, a documentary produced by Collingwood Media, will be available on collingwoodfc.com.au and on the club's social media channels from 7pm (EST) on Thursday 3 August 2017.
Josh Thomas in 2017
Age: 25
Games: 5
Goals: 4
Average disposals: 16.0
Josh Thomas talks with coach Nathan Buckley ahead of his return from suspension against Hawthorn in round 15, 2017.
Doco: Josh Thomas - 1038 days
Josh Thomas - 1038 Days, a documentary produced by Collingwood Media, will be available on collingwoodfc.com.au and on the club's social media channels from 7pm (EST) on Thursday 3 August 2017.
