Thornton to get thrown a life line

Justin Bieber · October 14, 2012, 05:32:16 PM

Bret Thornton is set to be picked up the GWS tomorrow as a unrestricted Free agent.

Good choice or not?

Spinking · October 14, 2012, 05:38:29 PM

Yeah, I think a good move for them. He's not a long term prospect, but gives them another big bodied, match hardened bloke out there to bring on the kids. With McDonald, Brogan and Power going they need that kind of experienced player.

Mailman the 2nd · October 14, 2012, 05:39:43 PM

Personally I don't seem him as a great option for GWS.

I may be dead wrong, but he just seems like his althetisicm for his height isn't at a good enough standard. He's the sort of player that doesn't really fit into the modern day playstyles of AFL

Capper · October 15, 2012, 01:24:30 PM

well he will help them down back as they need a tall body down the back but his mobility is the issue

Ziplock · October 15, 2012, 03:48:18 PM

I think it's fine- he's only been selected to chew up a bit of salary cap for a while, and to provide an older body/ experienced player.

Mailman the 2nd · October 15, 2012, 05:04:54 PM

He'd be a useful backman for them actually now I think about it

Capper · October 15, 2012, 07:27:53 PM

Surprised GC havent got in any tall backs this trade period. Bock needs help

Hawka · October 16, 2012, 08:31:57 PM

Quote from: tabs on October 15, 2012, 07:27:53 PM
Surprised GC havent got in any tall backs this trade period. Bock needs help

Tom Murphy is 189 cms and they got Warnock and there youngsters so there good i think
but may be getting Stephen Gilham

Justin Bieber · October 16, 2012, 10:07:58 PM

Gilham is coming to the GC so no need for Thornton who is a one year player.

Thornton to get thrown a life line

Spinking