Bert Thornley
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Template:Short description Script error: No such module "infobox3cols".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gilbert Thomas 'Bert' Thornley (born 3 September 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL.
Football
Thornley, a defender who could kick with both feet, was recruited to Carlton from East Fremantle Football Club in the Western Australian Football League,[1] and made his VFL debut during the 1967 season.
Selected as a resting forward-pocket rover, Thornley played in the 1970 VFL Grand Final. He was replaced, at half-time, by eventual match hero Ted Hopkins.[2]
He finished his playing career at Preston Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) before becoming the coach of Torquay.
See also
References
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- Gilbert Thomas "Bert" Thornley, at The VFA Project
- Blueseum profile
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