Bret Thornton
Carlton and GWS
AFL career
189 games30 goals
- Debut
- R10 2002 v FRE2 June 2002
- Most recent
- R5 2013 v GCS27 Apr 2013
Stats
AFL
2013 | GWS | 1 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 14.0 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 71 | 63 |
2012 | CAR | 7 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 12.1 | 6.0 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 62 | 63 |
2011 | CAR | 20 | 10.8 | 5.1 | 15.9 | 7.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 72 | 80 |
2010 | CAR | 12 | 10.2 | 5.8 | 16.0 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 68 | 73 |
2009 | CAR | 21 | 11.6 | 7.7 | 19.3 | 8.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 78 | 94 |
2008 | CAR | 19 | 11.5 | 5.0 | 16.5 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 64 | 78 |
2007 | CAR | 18 | 9.7 | 5.1 | 14.8 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 57 | 76 |
2006 | CAR | 22 | 10.2 | 6.1 | 16.4 | 6.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 63 | - |
2005 | CAR | 16 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 11.8 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 48 | - |
2004 | CAR | 22 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 41 | - |
2003 | CAR | 20 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 8.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 30 | - |
2002 | CAR | 11 | 5.4 | 3.3 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 36 | - |
VFL
2012 | NBA | 4 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 12.5 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 77 |
Bio
Recruited from the Oakleigh Chargers via the rookie list, Bret Thornton established himself as a durable and courageous key defender during a turbulent era for the Carlton Football Club. Often tasked with playing on the opposition's best tall forwards despite being slightly undersized for the key posts, Thornton relied on his spoiling ability and intercept marking to hold his own against larger opponents. He became a fixture in the Blues' backline for over a decade, earning Life Membership and serving in the leadership group, though his commitment was tested in 2007 when a requested trade to Hawthorn failed to materialise, requiring him to repair relationships at Princes Park and re-establish his standing within the team.
As Carlton's list profile evolved and defensive depth improved under Brett Ratten, Thornton found himself on the fringes of selection, occasionally being swung forward in an attempt to revitalise his utility. Seeking greater opportunities to extend his career, he was traded to Greater Western Sydney following the 2012 season. While brought in to provide veteran experience to the fledgling Giants' list, he managed just seven games in 2013 before being delisted, concluding his career as a dependable backman who often shouldered a heavy defensive burden during his prime.
Profile
- Born
- 15 Nov 1983 (age 42y 340d)
- Height
- 192 cm
- Weight
- 94 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Oakleigh Chargers via the rookie list, Bret Thornton established himself as a durable and courageous key defender during a turbulent era for the Carlton Football Club. Often tasked with playing on the opposition's best tall forwards despite being slightly undersized for the key posts, Thornton relied on his spoiling ability and intercept marking to hold his own against larger opponents. He became a fixture in the Blues' backline for over a decade, earning Life Membership and serving in the leadership group, though his commitment was tested in 2007 when a requested trade to Hawthorn failed to materialise, requiring him to repair relationships at Princes Park and re-establish his standing within the team.
As Carlton's list profile evolved and defensive depth improved under Brett Ratten, Thornton found himself on the fringes of selection, occasionally being swung forward in an attempt to revitalise his utility. Seeking greater opportunities to extend his career, he was traded to Greater Western Sydney following the 2012 season. While brought in to provide veteran experience to the fledgling Giants' list, he managed just seven games in 2013 before being delisted, concluding his career as a dependable backman who often shouldered a heavy defensive burden during his prime.