Bobby Thoms
St Kilda · “Bobby”
AFL career
6 games0 goals
- Debut
- R6 1937 v NTH29 May 1937
- Most recent
- R12 1937 v FIT10 July 1937
Stats
Bio
A seasoned defender recruited from the VFA, Bobby Thoms arrived at St Kilda with the unusual distinction of having already served as a senior coach at a rival club. Originally associated with Williamstown, Thoms became a stalwart for Sandringham in the 1930s, eventually ascending to the role of captain-coach in 1936 following the resignation of Clarrie Hearn. The Saints identified the 27-year-old as a potential mature-age solution for their defensive struggles, securing his clearance early in the 1937 season. Despite his reputation as a premier backman in the Association and his obvious leadership credentials, Thoms's VFL career was fleeting, restricted to just six senior games in a struggling side before his tenure at the elite level concluded.
Profile
- Born
- 15 July 1909
- Died
- 06 Feb 2003 (aged 93y 206d)
- Birthplace
- Brighton, VIC
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA seasoned defender recruited from the VFA, Bobby Thoms arrived at St Kilda with the unusual distinction of having already served as a senior coach at a rival club. Originally associated with Williamstown, Thoms became a stalwart for Sandringham in the 1930s, eventually ascending to the role of captain-coach in 1936 following the resignation of Clarrie Hearn. The Saints identified the 27-year-old as a potential mature-age solution for their defensive struggles, securing his clearance early in the 1937 season. Despite his reputation as a premier backman in the Association and his obvious leadership credentials, Thoms's VFL career was fleeting, restricted to just six senior games in a struggling side before his tenure at the elite level concluded.