Albert 'Jack' Williamson
Essendon and Carlton · “Jack”
AFL career
61 games6 goals
- Debut
- R12 1926 v HAW17 July 1926
- Most recent
- R18 1933 v HAW2 Sept 1933
Stats
Bio
Hailing from Woori Yallock, Albert 'Jack' Williamson was a tall, athletic defender who forged a respectable VFL career after a false start at Princes Park. Recruited by Carlton in 1926, he managed only a solitary senior appearance before resurfacing at Essendon three years later to great effect. The move proved decisive, as the 185cm backman immediately established himself in the Bombers' lineup, playing every game in 1929 and claiming the club's Best First-Year Player award. Known for combining size with surprising speed in defence, Williamson became a reliable pillar for Essendon over five seasons before eventually transferring to VFA club Camberwell.
Profile
- Full name
- Albert Williamson
- Born
- 20 May 1907
- Died
- 14 Aug 1965 (aged 58y 86d)
- Birthplace
- Woori Yallock, VIC
- Deathplace
- Melbourne, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHailing from Woori Yallock, Albert 'Jack' Williamson was a tall, athletic defender who forged a respectable VFL career after a false start at Princes Park. Recruited by Carlton in 1926, he managed only a solitary senior appearance before resurfacing at Essendon three years later to great effect. The move proved decisive, as the 185cm backman immediately established himself in the Bombers' lineup, playing every game in 1929 and claiming the club's Best First-Year Player award. Known for combining size with surprising speed in defence, Williamson became a reliable pillar for Essendon over five seasons before eventually transferring to VFA club Camberwell.