Bret THORNTON

2013 Digest:   Like Gilham, has added experience, poise and knowledge to the group after being delisted by Carlton. Will play more up forward this year but can also head back to support the group of young defenders.

2013 NAB Cup:   Played both forward and back and is expected to settle in the front half.

2013 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	NEAFL	Played with aggression, which lifted his teammates.	–
2		Suspended.
3		Suspended.
4	NEAFL	Starred up forward with eight goals.	–
5	GCS	Experienced defender came into side and stats looked OK but Dixon torched him.	4
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7	NEAFL	Held to just the one goal but supply was inconsistent.	–
8	NEAFL	Held to just the one goal but delivery was sporadic.	–
9	NEAFL	Finished with two goals but well held by Schade.	–
10		Didn’t play for UWS Giants.
11	NEAFL	Back to form with five goals. Good partnership with Jaksch.	–
12	NEAFL	Kicked four goals to bounce back to top form.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	NEAFL	Provided a strong avenue to goal with four majors.	–
15	NEAFL	Booted four goals and played a good role up forward.	–
16	NEAFL	Kicked two goals and presented a target and a physical presence.	–
17	NEAFL	Bye.	–
18	NEAFL	Held to just the one goal, but competed hard.	–
19		Rested.
20	NEAFL	Just the one goal and was smothered by Sydney’s defence.	–
21	NEAFL	Struggled to get into the game to any degree.	–
22	NEAFL	Dangerous when pushing further up the field..	–
23	NEAFL	Wasn’t able to exert any real influence.	–
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Wholehearted effort and gave a useful performance.	5
2	Bris	On McKeever and was resolute without being outstanding	5
3	VFL	Kicked three goals playing up forward. Good game.	–
5	Frem	Started forward but went back in second term. Just the 15 possessions.	4
6	GWS	Kicked three key goals as a pinch-hit forward in Waite’s absence.	6
8	Adel	Kicked early goal then rendered almost useless for remainder of the day.	1
12	VFL	Kicked three goals and gave a target up front.	–
13	VFL	Quiet game but was outnumbered at every contest.	–
14	VFL	Four goals and presented well all day.	–
15	VFL	Kicked five goals and handed a few off.	–
17	WB	Two goals, including one in opening seconds of last from free from Lake.	5
18	Rich	Helped out with a bit of ruck work. Didn’t do much early.	3
19	VFL	Also kicked five goals and was strong in the air.	–
21	VFL	Kept the Blues in the game early up forward.	–