Carlton’s General Manager of Football Andrew McKay has acknowledged that both players have made significant contributions to the Club throughout their journeys.
“Jordan and Bret have both been loyal members of the Club for a number of years, however both are now unrestricted free agents and have requested to explore whatever opportunities arise,” he said.
Bret Thornton currently holds the games record for the No.32 guernsey at Carlton, after joining the Club via the 2002 Rookie Draft where he was selection Number 11 overall. He made his debut in round 10, 2002 and has played 188 games for Carlton.
Jordan Russell was Carlton’s first selection, number nine overall, in the 2004 NAB AFL National Draft. He made his debut in Round 15 in 2005 and has played 116 games. He has been a member of Carlton’s leadership group for the past two seasons and was runner-up in the 2010 Carlton Best & Fairest Award.
Bret Thornton
2002 AFL Rookie Draft, First round selection, No. 11 overall
Carlton Best First Year Player 2002
Pre-season premiership sides 2005 & 2007
188 Carlton games - Carlton record for most games played in the No.32 guernsey
Jordan Russell
2004 NAB AFL National Draft, First round selection, No. 9 overall
Runner Up in the 2010 John Nicholls Medal
Pre-season premiership side 2007
116 Carlton games
