John Thomas
Geelong
AFL career
35 games8 goals
- Debut
- R1 1958 v ESS12 Apr 1958
- Most recent
- R16 1960 v NTH13 Aug 1960
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Swan Hill in the Victorian Mallee, John Thomas was a tall wingman who joined Geelong during a challenging transitional period for the club. Standing 183cm with a lightweight frame, he provided a ranging option on the flanks and immediate depth for a side that struggled to the wooden spoon in his debut 1958 season. He remained a regular fixture at Kardinia Park for three years, accumulating 35 senior games as the Cats slowly looked to rebuild their list. Following his VFL career, Thomas became a respected figure in regional football, notably serving as vice-captain for Winchelsea in the Polwarth League under former teammate John Haygarth in the mid-1960s.
Profile
- Born
- 04 June 1935
- Died
- 22 Nov 2011 (aged 76y 171d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Swan Hill in the Victorian Mallee, John Thomas was a tall wingman who joined Geelong during a challenging transitional period for the club. Standing 183cm with a lightweight frame, he provided a ranging option on the flanks and immediate depth for a side that struggled to the wooden spoon in his debut 1958 season. He remained a regular fixture at Kardinia Park for three years, accumulating 35 senior games as the Cats slowly looked to rebuild their list. Following his VFL career, Thomas became a respected figure in regional football, notably serving as vice-captain for Winchelsea in the Polwarth League under former teammate John Haygarth in the mid-1960s.