Jack Robertson (footballer, born 1889)
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| Full name | Jack D. Robertson | ||
| Date of birth | 22 July 1889 | ||
| Date of death | 20 July 1975 (aged 85) | ||
| Original team(s) | Port Melbourne Railway United | ||
| Height / weight | 168 cm / 71 kg | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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
- ^ "Jack Robertson - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ a b c Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ "Jack Robertson - Games Played". AFL Tables. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
External links
- Jack Robertson's playing statistics from AFL Tables