Jack Carmody
Collingwood and Hawthorn
AFL career
158 games58 goals
- Debut
- R3 1933 v SME13 May 1933
- Most recent
- R3 1946 v CAR4 May 1946
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Benalla, Jack Carmody established himself as a dashing wingman during one of Collingwood's most dominant eras. Arriving at Victoria Park in 1933, he became a fixture in the Magpies' midfield, renowned for his pace and precise delivery by foot. Carmody was an integral component of the side that contested five consecutive Grand Finals between 1935 and 1939, earning premiership medallions in the 1935 and 1936 triumphs. His ability to link play through the centre made him a standout in Jock McHale's famous "Machine," contributing significantly to the club's sustained success throughout the decade.
After seven seasons with the Magpies, Carmody crossed to Hawthorn in 1940, bringing vital experience to a lineup that often struggled against the competition's heavyweights. His impact at Glenferrie Oval was profound, eventually seeing him appointed captain-coach in 1942, a season in which he also claimed the club's Best and Fairest award. While the Hawks endured difficult seasons during the war years, Carmody remained a polished and reliable performer until his retirement in 1946, leaving a legacy as a dual-club stalwart who successfully transitioned from a premiership role player to a senior leader.
Profile
- Full name
- Jack H. Carmody
- Born
- 07 June 1911
- Died
- 28 Mar 1982 (aged 70y 294d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1935, 1936
- Hawthorn captain1942
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Benalla, Jack Carmody established himself as a dashing wingman during one of Collingwood's most dominant eras. Arriving at Victoria Park in 1933, he became a fixture in the Magpies' midfield, renowned for his pace and precise delivery by foot. Carmody was an integral component of the side that contested five consecutive Grand Finals between 1935 and 1939, earning premiership medallions in the 1935 and 1936 triumphs. His ability to link play through the centre made him a standout in Jock McHale's famous "Machine," contributing significantly to the club's sustained success throughout the decade.
After seven seasons with the Magpies, Carmody crossed to Hawthorn in 1940, bringing vital experience to a lineup that often struggled against the competition's heavyweights. His impact at Glenferrie Oval was profound, eventually seeing him appointed captain-coach in 1942, a season in which he also claimed the club's Best and Fairest award. While the Hawks endured difficult seasons during the war years, Carmody remained a polished and reliable performer until his retirement in 1946, leaving a legacy as a dual-club stalwart who successfully transitioned from a premiership role player to a senior leader.