Bert Thornley

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Bert Thornley
Personal information
Birth September 3, 1942,
Recruited from East Fremantle
Height and weight 178 cm / 80 kg
Playing career¹
Debut Round 3, 1969, Carlton vs. Footscray, at Whitten Oval
Team(s) Carlton (1969-70)
  • 24 games, 3 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1970 season
Career highlights

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

Thornley was recruited to Carlton from Western Australia and made his debut during the 1967 season. A rover, Thornley played in the 1970 VFL Grand Final and was the man replaced by eventual hero Ted Hopkins at half time. He finished his playing career at Preston in the VFA before becoming the coach of Torquay.

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