Keith Thomas

Career

Thomas had a long career at Norwood, beginning in 1979 and ending in 1993 after he played his 304th league game. At the end of the 1982 season he was drafted by the Melbourne Demons but never played with that club in the VFL. 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.

In 2008 he was inducted into the South Australian Football Hall of Fame. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Portuguese Adelaide Football Club.

Achievements

• 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 Meda In 1985 he won Norwood"s "Best and fairest" award and was also runner up in it on three occasions.

Membership

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.