DOB: 25 January 1929
Debut: Round 17, 1949 against St. Kilda at MCG
Last Game: Round 18, 1953 against Geelong at Kardinia Park
From: Prahran Thirds
Number: 33 1949-1953
Games: 64
Goals: 46
Career Statistics
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
| 24 | 2 | 38 | 37.50 |
A seconds player in 1948, Thomson made the senior side the next year.
The utility who could play in the ruck, the backline or at centre half-forward had his most successful seasons in 1950 and 1951 when he kicked 29 goals from 31 starts.
In 1954 he joined Nhill as playing coach.
| Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
| 1949 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
| 1951 | 17 | 14 | 8 |
| 1952 | 16 | 8 | 7 |
| 1953 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
Notes
Also shown as Thompson from Shepparton.
Media
Sporting Globe - 09/04/1949
The Horsham Times - 29/03/1954
Age - 02/04/1954
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