Jack Viney

Jack Viney

Viney at training in July 2015
Personal information
Full name Jack Viney
Date of birth (1994-04-13) 13 April 1994
Place of birth Melbourne, Victoria
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 26 (F/S), 2012 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2013, Melbourne
v. Port Adelaide, at MCG
Height/Weight 178cm / 84 kg
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Melbourne
Number 7
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2013– Melbourne 55 (13)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 6, 2016 season.
Career highlights

Jack Viney (born 13 April 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the son of former Melbourne captain, Todd Viney.

Early life

Viney was born to Todd and Meg Viney[1] in Melbourne, Victoria;[2] his father played 233 games with the Melbourne Football Club and is a former captain, two-time Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medallist, Melbourne Hall of Famer, and a part of Melbourne's Team of the Century.[3] He played his junior football with the Ashburton Redbacks, and would often play in the grade above his age group due to being "too rough".[4][5]

Viney moved to Adelaide, South Australia in 2009 after his father became an assistant coach at the Adelaide Football Club and he attended Prince Alfred College for years nine and ten.[4] He received state-honours in the 2010 under-16 championships by representing South Australia and captained the side to the winning title, he was also named the state's most valuable player.[6] Through the AFL elite talent junior pathways, he received a scholarship through the AIS-AFL Academy in the 2010 intake[7] and travelled to Europe in April 2011 as part of 30-man squad.[8] In November 2010, he signed a five-year contract with Melbourne ensuring he would be drafted by them in the 2012 AFL draft under the father–son rule.[4]

At his age, not many boys have that real aggressive streak and that unwavering competitive level.

Greg Doyle, Oakleigh Chargers coach[9]

Returning to Melbourne in 2011, Viney attended Carey Baptist Grammar School and played for the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup as a bottom-aged player.[5] He represented Victoria Metro in the 2011 AFL Under 18 Championships and despite being one of the youngest players, he was lauded for his leadership on and off the field.[10] He played eight matches for Oakleigh in 2011 including the losing Grand Final to the Sandringham Dragons where he was named best-on-ground,[11] his coach, Greg Doyle, praised Viney for his physicality and readiness to play senior football at 17 years old.[9] He was named in the level two squad for the 2011 intake in the AIS-AFL Academy,[12] and was commended for his performance in the Academy match against the Box Hill Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2012, after recording 16-disposals, including ten contested, six tackles, and six clearances.[13]

Viney received permission to play in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 2012 for Melbourne's affiliate team, the Casey Scorpions;[9] he suffered a broken jaw in two places during his debut match after a high-bump from Geelong player, David Wojcinski; in a separate incident, Wojcinski was charged with striking Viney, which resulted in an overall four-match suspension.[14] Viney received mid-year state honours and represented Victoria Metro in the 2012 AFL Under 18 Championships, he missed the start of the championships through his jaw injury and played in the final two rounds of the championships,[15] including the winning final against Western Australia.[16]

AFL career

Viney was rated as the "sixth to eight best player" heading into the 2012 draft,[17] however, under the father–son bidding system, speculation grew that the Gold Coast Football Club would bid their first round pick in the draft, the second overall, forcing Melbourne to match the bid with the third overall selection.[18][19] Gold Coast ultimately chose not to bid pick two on Viney,[20] and after the Port Adelaide Football Club bid their first round selection on him,[21] Melbourne matched the bid with their second round pick, and recruited him with their second selection and 26th overall in the 2012 national draft.[22] Viney made his debut in round 1, 2013 against Port Adelaide at the Melbourne Cricket Ground,[23] despite losing the match by 79-points and the team being labelled as "embarrassing", Viney was praised for his performance in the match and his leadership on and off the field.[24][25][26] He received the round nomination for the Rising Star after the round 21, 95-point loss to Fremantle at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[27] He managed thirteen matches in his debut season after missing eight matches in the middle of the season through a toe injury,[28] his season was rewarded with the Harold Ball Memorial Trophy as Melbourne's best young player.[29]

Viney received widespread news coverage in 2014 after an incident in round 7 where he collided with Adelaide player, Tom Lynch, resulting in a broken jaw to Lynch,[30] Viney was referred directly to the AFL Tribunal, bypassing the match review panel and the opportunity of an early plea,[31] he was initially suspended for two-weeks with the rationale given by AFL legal counsel, Jeff Gleeson, that he could have "spun out" of the impending collision, rather than brace for contact.[32] The outcome sparked backlash among past and present players and fans,[32][33] including AFL Hall of Famer, Dermott Brereton, who protested he would boycott the Hall of Fame events that year due to the "fundamentally wrong" direction the game was taking.[34] Melbourne announced their intention to appeal the ban.[35] The AFL CEO at the time, Andrew Demetriou, weighed into the debate by stating Viney was very unlucky to be suspended.[36] Viney successfully appealed and the suspension was overturned,[37][38] becoming only the second time an appeal was successful under the 2005–2014 AFL Tribunal system.[36] The AFL released a statement two-weeks after the appeal stating the reason behind the overturned suspension was "because he didn’t bump Adelaide’s Tom Lynch but instead braced for contact."[39]

Viney played in the first two matches for 2015 before fracturing his fibula in the round two loss to Greater Western Sydney.[40] He returned in round 9 against Port Adelaide[41] and played the remainder of the season. The season saw him move into a loose-tagging role and he was lauded for restricting the impact of Gary Ablett in the round one win against Gold Coast,[42] and Joel Selwood in the round twelve win against Geelong,[43] with the latter drawing praise from Gerard Healy who labelled Viney as the "new Brett Kirk".[44] His season was rewarded with a second place finish in the Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medal, finishing one vote behind the winner, Bernie Vince, despite playing six less matches,[45] he also received the Norm Smith Memorial Trophy (Coaches Award) and James McDonald Trophy (Heart and Spirit Award).[46]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of round 6, 2016[47]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team # Games G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
Totals Averages (per game)
2013 Melbourne 7 13 3 4 118 109 227 37 54 0.2 0.3 9.1 8.4 17.5 2.8 4.2
2014 Melbourne 7 20 5 7 187 210 397 56 87 0.3 0.4 9.4 10.5 19.9 2.8 4.4
2015 Melbourne 7 16 3 4 141 210 351 31 105 0.2 0.3 8.8 13.1 21.9 1.9 6.6
2016 Melbourne 7 6 2 0 77 98 175 19 35 0.3 0.0 12.8 16.3 29.2 3.2 5.8
Career 55 13 15 523 627 1150 143 281 0.2 0.3 9.5 11.4 20.9 2.6 5.1

References

  1. ↑ Byrne, Anna (28 September 2013). "AFL mum's Meg Viney, Maree Selwood and Geraldine Hannebery spill the beans on how they cope being mothers to AFL players". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Jack Viney—Player Profile". AFLplayers.com.au. AFL Players Association. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Matthews, Bruce (13 October 2010). "Todd Viney return has a bonus". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Sheahan, Mike (23 November 2010). "Melbourne secures Jack Viney with five-year contract". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 Quayle, Emma (21 November 2011). "Ash Thursday". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  6. ↑ Australian Associated Press. "Melbourne Demons say they will sign Jack Viney in 2012 AFL draft via father-son rule". Fox Sports (Australia) (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Burgan, Matt (12 August 2010). "Viney named in AIS-AFL Academy intake". MelbourneFC.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  8. ↑ Witham, Jennifer (9 November 2010). "AIS-AFL Academy to make European trip in 2011". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  9. 1 2 3 Landsberger, Sam (29 August 2011). "Melbourne could seek permission for Jack Viney to play VFL". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  10. ↑ Clark, Jay (22 July 2011). "Jack Viney's the lad for the Dees". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  11. ↑ Diamond, Brent (26 September 2011). "Dragons charge to TAC Cup victory". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  12. ↑ Phelan, Jason (18 August 2011). "New structure for AIS/AFL". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  13. ↑ Phelan, Jason (29 March 2012). "Academy impress against Hawks". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  14. ↑ Reilly, Stephen (9 May 2012). "David Wojcinski hit by doubled trouble". The Australian (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  15. ↑ "Melbourne-bound Jack Viney ready to rock for Vic Metro". News.com.au (News Corp Australia). 27 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  16. ↑ Guthrie, Ben (4 July 2012). "Vics victorious". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  17. ↑ Clark, Jay (4 October 2012). "Jack Viney says Melbourne will only get one chance to secure him and, if not, he will make them pay". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  18. ↑ Quayle, Emma (30 June 2012). "Viney concedes Dees not a definite". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  19. ↑ "Suns to push Demons on Jack Viney". News.com.au (News Corp Australia). 3 October 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  20. ↑ Landsberger, Sam (8 October 2012). "Melbourne will secure boom father-son prospect Jack Viney for the bargain price of pick No.26". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  21. ↑ Spits, Scott (8 October 2012). "Trade period latest: Viney goes to Dees with second round pick". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  22. ↑ Walsh, Courtney (9 October 2012). "Jack Viney signing makes Demons' year". The Australian (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  23. ↑ Burgan, Matt (28 March 2013). "Toumpas, Viney and Jones to debut". MelbourneFC.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  24. ↑ Reed, Jacqui (31 March 2013). "Viney leads Dees on and off the field after first game". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  25. ↑ Pierik, Jon (2 April 2012). "Lyon slams Dees' lack of courage". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  26. ↑ Mallinder, Terry (5 April 2012). "Viney one of AFL's star sons following in fathers footsteps". The Toowoomba Chronicle (APN News & Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  27. ↑ Browne, Ashley (20 August 2013). "Demon dynamo: Viney a rising star nominee". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  28. ↑ Ryan, Peter (20 May 2013). "Dees setback: Viney in moonboot". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  29. ↑ Burgan, Matt (5 September 2013). "Viney wins best young player award". MelbourneFC.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  30. ↑ "Triple head clash sees two subbed". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  31. ↑ Robinson, Mark; Edmund, Sam (5 May 2014). "Jack Viney faces the tribunal for his bump on Tom Lynch but should he be suspended?". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  32. 1 2 Scmook, Nathan (6 May 2014). "Past, present players outraged as Tribunal hits Jack Viney with two-game suspension". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  33. ↑ Brodie, Will (7 May 2014). "The Jack Viney bump controversy, at a glance". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  34. ↑ Forsaith, Rob. "Backlash over Viney bump ban". ninemsn.com.au (Nine Entertainment Co.). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  35. ↑ Faulkner, Andrew (7 May 2014). "Melbourne to appeal AFL tribunal’s suspension of Jack Viney". The Australian (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  36. 1 2 Australian Associated Press (8 May 2014). "Melbourne Demons midfielder Jack Viney beats controversial AFL ban". The Australian (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  37. ↑ Niall, Jake (8 May 2014). "Jack Viney cleared by AFL Appeals Board". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  38. ↑ Windley, Matt (9 May 2014). "Young gun Jack Viney free to play after AFL Appeals Board rules in favour of Melbourne". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  39. ↑ Baker, Greg (23 May 2014). "AFL issues reasons behind why Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney won his appeal over bump ban". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  40. ↑ Ryan, Peter (16 April 2015). "Bad break for Viney: Demon sidelined for at least a month". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  41. ↑ Matthews, Bruce (28 May 2015). "Jack Viney could be rushed back this week for Melbourne against Port Adelaide". Herald Sun (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  42. ↑ Guthrie, Ben (4 April 2015). "Roos rapt with Viney's shutdown job on Gaz". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  43. ↑ Burgan, Matt (22 June 2015). "Monday analysis: Viney v Selwood". MelbourneFC.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  44. ↑ Bourke, Jake (22 June 2015). "Former Melbourne star Gerard Healy brands Jack Viney the 'new Brett Kirk'". 3AW. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  45. ↑ Pierik, Jon (12 September 2015). "Bernie Vince into history as Dees' best". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  46. ↑ Harrington, Anna (11 September 2015). "Viney reaps reward for outstanding season". MelbourneFC.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  47. ↑ "Jack Viney". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 June 2014.

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