Ron Thornton (rugby league)

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Ron Thornton
Personal information
Full nameRonald Thornton
Playing information
Position Halfback, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1955–61 Canterbury-Bankstown 103151047
As of 9 July 2019
Source: [1]

Ron Thornton was[ citation needed ] an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played for Canterbury-Bankstown in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Thornton made his first grade debut for Canterbury-Bankstown against Newtown in Round 16 1955 at Belmore Oval. Canterbury would go on to finish the 1955 season in second last place just above Western Suburbs. Thornton would go on to become a regular starter in the Canterbury side over the coming seasons as the club continued to struggle towards the bottom of the ladder. Canterbury managed to avoid the wooden spoon partly in thanks to rivals Parramatta.

In 1960, Canterbury qualified reached the finals for the first time in many years and Thornton played in the club's semi final defeat against Eastern Suburbs. Thornton retired at the end of the 1961 season.

Thorton played a total of 116 games for the club across all grades. In 2004, Thornton was nominated for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Ron Thornton - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. "BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE". thebulldogs.com.au.