Ross Thornton

This is the player profile for Ross Thornton, born in 1956. He played for Fitzroy in the VFL/AFL. He played for Prahran in the VFA/VFL. Thornton also coached Prahran.

Player Details

Name: Ross Thornton
DOB: 23/10/1956
Height: 179cm
Weight: 81kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1980-1989) - 146 matches, 26 goals
    • Fitzroy (1980-1989) - 146 matches, 26 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (1976-1979, 1990) - 49 matches, 0 goals
    • Prahran (1976-1979, 1990) - 49 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Fitzroy (1980-1989)
      • 146 matches played for Fitzroy in the VFL/AFL
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (VFL/AFL Team Of the Year): 1984
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Prahran (1976-1979, 1990)
      • 49 matches played for Prahran in the VFA/VFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1976 VFA (D1) Season Prahran 7 0 R09-11, R13-14, R16, R18
1977 VFA (D1) Season Prahran 13 0 R01-04, R06-08, R11-15, R17
1978 VFA (D1) Season Prahran 8 0 R01-02, R06-07, R09, R11, R18, SF
1979 VFA (D1) Season Prahran 15 0 R01-07, R10-16, SF
1980 VFL Season Fitzroy 15 0 R03-11, R17-22
1981 VFL Season Fitzroy 11 8 R01, R08-09, R12-19
1982 VFL Season Fitzroy 16 5 R06-14, R16-22
1983 VFL Season Fitzroy 20 0 R01-06, R10-16, R18-22, QF, SF
1984 VFL Season Fitzroy 22 6 R01-13, R15-22, EF
1985 VFL Season Fitzroy 4 0 R01-04
1986 VFL Season Fitzroy 20 1 R01-08, R11, R15-22, EF, SF, PF
1987 VFL Season Fitzroy 20 6 R01-04, R07-22
1988 VFL Season Fitzroy 13 0 R03-09, R15-19, R22
1989 VFL Season Fitzroy 5 0 R10-14
1990 VFA Season Prahran 6 0 R11-12, R14-15, R17-18