Bert Thornley
Australian Rules Footballer
1942 –
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Who is Bert Thornley?
Gilbert 'Bert' Thornley 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. He finished his playing career at Preston Football Club in the Victorian Football Association before becoming the coach of Torquay.
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