Doug Thomas

The name Doug Thomas is simply synonymous with the West Adelaide Football Club.  Doug has served the club as a Player, Coach and General Manager.

A familiar figure at all West Adelaide games, Thomas was a talented player, totalling 218 games for the Bloods between 1951 and 1957 and again in 1961 to 1965 (coaching at Dimboola in the years between).  While normally a fullback he was often played forward, kicking 110 goals.  Thomas served as captain-coach in 1963-64 and captain in 1965.

Standing some of the great full-forwards of the day, Thomas' battles with players such as Port's Rex Johns are legendary.

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