Keith Thomas (footballer)
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Keith A. Thomas is a former Australian rules football
er who played with Norwood
in the South Australian National Football League
(SANFL) and Fitzroy
in the Victorian Football League
(VFL).
Thomas had a long career at Norwood, beginning in 1979 and ending in 1993 after he played his 304th league game. He played in their 1982 Grand Final victory over Glenelg and also starred in their 1984 premiership team where he was awarded the Jack Oatey Medal. At the end of that year he was drafted by the Melbourne Demons but never crossed to the VFL.
In 1985 he won Norwood's 'Best and fairest' award and was also runner up in it on three occasions. Thomas kicked over 300 goals over the course of his career in the SANFL, topping his club's goalkicking in 1986. He also represented South Australia five times during his career.
His time with Norwood was separated by a two year stint at Fitzroy, where he made a total of 28 VFL appearances.
An interchange bench member of Norwood's official 'Team of the Century', Thomas remained involved in the club after his playing career ended and has served on their committee and as a Director. In 2008 he was inducted into the South Australian Football Hall of Fame
. He is currently the CEO of the Port Adelaide Football Club
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with Norwood
Norwood Football Club
Norwood Football Club, nicknamed, Redlegs, is an Australian rules football club belonging to the South Australian National Football League in the state of South Australia...
in the South Australian National Football League
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
(SANFL) and Fitzroy
Fitzroy Football Club
The Fitzroy Football Club, formerly nicknamed The Lions, is an Australian rules football club formed in 1883 to represent the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, Victoria and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897...
in the Victorian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(VFL).
Thomas had a long career at Norwood, beginning in 1979 and ending in 1993 after he played his 304th league game. He played in their 1982 Grand Final victory over Glenelg and also starred in their 1984 premiership team where he was awarded the Jack Oatey Medal. At the end of that year he was drafted by the Melbourne Demons but never crossed to the VFL.
In 1985 he won Norwood's 'Best and fairest' award and was also runner up in it on three occasions. Thomas kicked over 300 goals over the course of his career in the SANFL, topping his club's goalkicking in 1986. He also represented South Australia five times during his career.
His time with Norwood was separated by a two year stint at Fitzroy, where he made a total of 28 VFL appearances.
An interchange bench member of Norwood's official 'Team of the Century', Thomas remained involved in the club after his playing career ended and has served on their committee and as a Director. In 2008 he was inducted into the South Australian Football Hall of Fame
South Australian Football Hall of Fame
The South Australian Football Hall of Fame was created in 2002 to recognise the players, coaches, umpires, administrators and journalists who had made a significant contribution in the South Australian National Football League...
. He is currently the CEO of the Port Adelaide Football Club
Port Adelaide Football Club
The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League...
.