Jack Robertson (footballer, born 1889)

Jack Robertson
Personal information
Full name Jack D. Robertson
Date of birth (1889-07-22)22 July 1889
Date of death 20 July 1975(1975-07-20) (aged 85)
Original team(s) Port Melbourne Railway United
Height/Weight 168 cm / 71 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1909-1913 Melbourne 60 (16)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1913 season.

Jack Robertson (22 July 1889 – 20 July 1975)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Biography

Robertson came to the VFL from Port Melbourne Railway United.[2] He started his league career as a wingman, before later playing as a centre.[2] His play has been described as "flashy", on occasion he would hold onto the ball for too long.[2] He made 60 senior appearances for Melbourne, from 1909 to 1913.[3]

References

  1. "Jack Robertson - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  3. "Jack Robertson - Games Played". AFL Tables. Retrieved 11 March 2015.

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