Probably had his best season, standing tall in the absence of fellow backmen Jarrad Waite and Michael Jamison for much of the year. Often concedes height and weight to opponents, but showed great leadership to the younger Carlton defenders. Finished ninth in the best and fairest and led the Blues in marks (166) and rebound 50s (75). Draft history: 2002 NAB AFL Rookie Draft 1st round selection No. 11 overall; 2002 rookie elevation.First Game for CarltonRound 10, 2002 v Fremantle at SubiacoCarlton Player Number 1057th player to represent the Carlton Football ClubPlaying Honours Carlton pre-season premiership 2005 & 2007: Carlton Best First Year Player 2002Brownlow Medal: 2009 votes 2; career votes 3.
Andrew Carrazzo and Bret Thornton both enjoyed milestone matches in the season opening victory over Richmond at the MCG. Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 11:11PM
Carlton's backline is a clear example of how injuries to key players can be covered by those around themThursday, August 20, 2009 - 5:18PM
Bret Thornton says the Blues are thinking about Melbourne, despite making the finals for the first time in eight yearsMonday, August 17, 2009 - 11:06AM
Dennis Armfield, Paul Bower and Bret Thornton have each re-signed with the ClubTuesday, July 14, 2009 - 4:56PM
Bret Thornton got the Blues on their way in the second half against AdelaideThursday, May 28, 2009 - 12:34PM
President Stephen Kernahan makes a presentation to Andrew Carrazzo and Bret Thornton for their milestone games.Friday, March 26, 2010 - 10:48AM
Defender Bret Thornton speaks to the media about yesterdays win over Port Adelaide.Monday, August 17, 2009 - 12:36PM
CFC TV spoke to defender Bret Thornton after the Round 19 victory over Geelong.Monday, August 10, 2009 - 2:17PM
Thornton discusses the round 16 clash with the KangaroosSunday, July 18, 2004 - 8:34PM
Carlton`s Bret Thornton talks to Darren Hulme on this weeks edition of Fox Footy`s Planet Blue.Saturday, June 08, 2002 - 6:54PM
Guernsey No 32 Current Player: Bret Thornton
100 Game Players: Alex Duncan | Bob Green | Bryan Quirk | David Glascott | Bret Thornton
Premiership Players: Bob Green | Bryan Quirk | David Glascott | Adrian Whitehead
Games Record Holder: Bob Green 187 games (1933-45)
Last Player to wear the Guernsey: Heath Culpitt 9 games (1999-2001)
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