Robin Thorne Explained

Robin Thorne
Fullname:Robin Thorne
Birth Date:26 March 1966
Birth Place:Roma, Queensland, Australia
Year1start:1988
Year1end:89
Appearances1:38
Tries1:8
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:32
Club2:Gold Coast
Year2start:1991
Year2end:94
Appearances2:44
Tries2:7
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:28
Club3:Western Reds
Year3start:1996
Appearances3:1
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Updated:1 February 2019
Source:[1]

Robin "Robbie" Thorne (born 26 March 1966) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. Thorne primarily played as a winger. The teams he played for at a club level were: the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (1988−89), the Gold Coast (1991−94), and the Western Reds (1996).[2]

Background

Thorne was born in Roma, Queensland.

Playing career

Thorne made his first grade debut for Canterbury in Round 4 1988 against Canberra scoring a try in a 22–17 win. Thorne played on the wing for Canterbury in their 1988 NSWRL grand final victory over Balmain.

In 1991, Thorne joined the Gold Coast and played 4 years there with 3 of those seasons seeing the club finish last on the table claiming the wooden spoon in 1991, 1992 and 1993. In 1996, Thorne joined newly admitted side the Western Reds but only played 1 game for the club which was against Brisbane in Round 9 1996. This would prove to be Thorne's last game in first grade.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robin Thorne - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB - OFFICIAL WEBSITE. thebulldogs.com.au.