Leno Thomas is originally from Warmun — around 3,000 kilometres north-east of Perth and about 850 kilometres east of Broome — and is a part of Fremantle's Next Generation Academy. Thomas had an impressive year at Claremont, coming third in their best and fairest. He played a significant part in their premiership, being named their second best player in the Grand Final when his brilliant smother late in the tight clash proved crucial.