Thorpe finished 12th fastest in the semi-finals in Adelaide in one minute 49.91 seconds to miss out on a place Saturday's final, when eight swimmers will compete for the two Australian places available at the London Olympics.
The former world record holder in the event was well placed in second position in his semi-final at the halfway mark but dropped off in the final 50m and struggled home in fifth behind winner and fastest qualifier Ryan Napoleon (1:47.51).
The 200m freestyle, which Thorpe once ruled with a 2001 world record 1:44.06, was considered his best chance of getting into the London-bound team.
But now his hopes ride on the 100m freestyle, starting on Sunday. Even if he cannot finish in the top two, he still has a chance of swimming in the sprint relay in London by finishing in the top-six.
Thorpe, 29, will be up against world champion James Magnussen, Matt Targett, former world record holder Eamon Sullivan and Matt Abood.
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