Bert Thornley
| 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 | |||
Gilbert 'Bert' Thornley (born 3 September 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL.
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