Bert Thornley
Gilbert 'Bert' Thornley (born 3 September 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL.
| Bert Thornley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 September 1942 | ||
| Original team(s) | East Fremantle (WANFL) | ||
| Debut |
Round 3, 1969, Carlton vs. Footscray, at Whitten Oval | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1969–1970 | Carlton | 24 (3) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Thornley was recruited to Carlton from East Fremantle Football Club in the Western Australian Football League and made his VFL debut during the 1967 season. A rover, Thornley played in the 1970 VFL Grand Final and was the man replaced by eventual match hero Ted Hopkins at half time.[1] He finished his playing career at Preston Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) before becoming the coach of Torquay.
References
External links
- Bert Thornley's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Blueseum profile
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