Edwin Jenkyn
Melbourne
AFL career
17 games2 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v SME8 May 1897
- Most recent
- SR3 1897 v ESS4 Sept 1897
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Brighton and Wesley College, Edwin Jenkyn holds a unique place in history as a foundation player for Melbourne in the inaugural VFL season. He established himself immediately as a durable and reliable contributor for the Redlegs, featuring in every single match of the 1897 campaign, including the club's three finals appearances against Collingwood, Geelong, and Essendon. While he only registered two goals, his consistent selection in the starting lineup suggests he was a trusted utility or defender capable of holding his own in the league's formative year. His top-flight football career was surprisingly brief, appearing only in that historic first season before leaving the VFL, though he later went on to serve in the First AIF during World War I.
Profile
- Born
- 18 July 1876
- Died
- 07 May 1947 (aged 70y 293d)
- Birthplace
- Shepparton, VIC
- Deathplace
- Parkville, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Brighton and Wesley College, Edwin Jenkyn holds a unique place in history as a foundation player for Melbourne in the inaugural VFL season. He established himself immediately as a durable and reliable contributor for the Redlegs, featuring in every single match of the 1897 campaign, including the club's three finals appearances against Collingwood, Geelong, and Essendon. While he only registered two goals, his consistent selection in the starting lineup suggests he was a trusted utility or defender capable of holding his own in the league's formative year. His top-flight football career was surprisingly brief, appearing only in that historic first season before leaving the VFL, though he later went on to serve in the First AIF during World War I.