Herb Jones

Herbert Jones arrived at Arden Street in 1936 and became a reliable fixture in the North Melbourne lineup during a challenging era for the club. Playing primarily as a half-back flanker, Jones was a defensive-minded player tasked with quelling opposition attacks rather than generating significant drive himself, a role reflected in his low career goal tally. He offered stability in the backline through the late 1930s, playing his part as the Shinboners sought to establish themselves as a competitive force in the league. Like many of his contemporaries, his football journey was impacted by the Second World War; he is honoured on the club's roll of service, and his VFL career ultimately concluded in 1944 near the conflict's end. Jones left the game as a respected defender who served both his club and country during a tumultuous period in Australian history.