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John, Dick & Ken ThornettPrint Page
The plaque commemorates the Thornett Brothers, John (1935-2019), Ken (1937- 2016) and Dick (1940-2011).
Their record is unique, for all played for Australia in one or both rugby codes. The oldest, John (MBE) played 37 union Tests in a long international career starting in 1955; Dick a forward like John, played Tests in both union and league; while Ken, a fullback represented Australia in league only.
Location
Address: | Driver Avenue, Sydney Cricket Ground Walk of Honour, Moore Park, 2021 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.891285 Long: 151.223676 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2001 |
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Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au