Jack Collins
Geelong
AFL career
112 games112 goals
- Debut
- R2 1929 v MEL4 May 1929
- Most recent
- PF 1938 v COL17 Sept 1938
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Geelong West, Jack Collins carved out a respectable career as a damaging rover and half-forward for the Pivotonians during a golden era for the club. Possessing a keen sense for the goals, he maintained a consistent output throughout his decade-long tenure, finishing his career with an exact average of one goal per game. While often surrounded by higher-profile teammates such as Reg Hickey and 'Carji' Greeves, Collins was a reliable structural component who could rotate through the midfield or drift forward to impact the scoreboard when required.
His standing at Kardinia Park is secured by his status as a dual premiership player. He played a key role on the half-forward flank during Geelong's 1931 Grand Final victory over Richmond, helping to deliver the club's second flag. Six years later, as a veteran nearing the end of his time at league level, he was selected as the 19th man for the 1937 premiership triumph against Collingwood. Collins retired at the conclusion of the 1938 season, leaving the game as a dependable servant who maximized his opportunities in two of the club's most successful campaigns.
Profile
- Full name
- Jack L. Collins
- Born
- 13 Feb 1910
- Died
- 01 Mar 1972 (aged 62y 17d)
- Birthplace
- Allendale, VIC
- Deathplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1931
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1929, 1938
Family
- Brother:Hope Collins
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Geelong West, Jack Collins carved out a respectable career as a damaging rover and half-forward for the Pivotonians during a golden era for the club. Possessing a keen sense for the goals, he maintained a consistent output throughout his decade-long tenure, finishing his career with an exact average of one goal per game. While often surrounded by higher-profile teammates such as Reg Hickey and 'Carji' Greeves, Collins was a reliable structural component who could rotate through the midfield or drift forward to impact the scoreboard when required.
His standing at Kardinia Park is secured by his status as a dual premiership player. He played a key role on the half-forward flank during Geelong's 1931 Grand Final victory over Richmond, helping to deliver the club's second flag. Six years later, as a veteran nearing the end of his time at league level, he was selected as the 19th man for the 1937 premiership triumph against Collingwood. Collins retired at the conclusion of the 1938 season, leaving the game as a dependable servant who maximized his opportunities in two of the club's most successful campaigns.