He won best and fairest awards with East Perth in 1928 and 1929, also winning the Sandover Medal in the latter season.

[1] In 1922, he made his debut for Railways' senior team, captaining the side in 1924 before being transferred to Coolgardie due to his work as a telegraphist.

[5] Thomas served as coach of East Perth in 1942 when the WAFL was age-restricted to players under the age of 18.

[6] The Daily News noted that Thomas showed "outstanding ability", praising his "faultless display".

[10] In 2005, Thomas was named as the forward pocket in East Perth's pre-World War II "Team of the Century".