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Jack Aziz

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Coşkun "Jack" Aziz (born 1968) is a former Australian rules football player. He won two Jim 'Frosty' Miller Medals as the leading goal-kicker in the Victorian Football Association in 1993 and 1996.

Biography

Aziz was born in Footscray, Victoria, Australia to Turkish Cypriot parents.[1] He was contracted to Footscray Football Club as an 18-year-old, but was delisted after breaking his leg.[1] He was then recruited by Williamstown Football Club and played a part in the Seagulls' 1990 Grand final win.[2] In 1993 Aziz moved to the Werribee Football Club.[1] At Werribee, Aziz won two Jim 'Frosty' Miller Medals as the leading goal-kicker in 1993 and 1996.[1] As of 2012, Aziz is the record holder for goals kicked by a Werribee Tigers player.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hüssein, Serkan. Yesterday and Today: Turkish Cypriots of Australia. ISBN 9780646477831. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  2. ^ "AFL's 150 greatest moments - No.32". Herald Sun. News Corporation. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  3. ^ "VFL Record RD 10 - Werribee Tigers". Retrieved 28 May 2012.