Jack Furness
Fitzroy
AFL career
6 games3 goals
- Debut
- R1 1911 v MEL29 Apr 1911
- Most recent
- R7 1911 v SME5 June 1911
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the Fitzroy Juniors, Jack Furness was a local forward who broke into the senior side during a significant reshaping of the Maroons' list. He made his VFL debut in the opening round of the 1911 season, notably stepping out as one of seven debutants blooded against Melbourne at the MCG in a single afternoon. Furness held his spot for the first six consecutive matches of the year, operating as a forward option and chipping in with three goals. However, he was unable to cement a permanent position in the competitive lineup and lost his place mid-season, never returning to the VFL level. His career stands as a brief chapter in a transitional year for the club, serving as a depth player during Fitzroy's aggressive push to expose new talent.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Aug 1890
- Died
- 09 Feb 1968 (aged 77y 170d)
- Birthplace
- North Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Hawthorn, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Fitzroy Juniors, Jack Furness was a local forward who broke into the senior side during a significant reshaping of the Maroons' list. He made his VFL debut in the opening round of the 1911 season, notably stepping out as one of seven debutants blooded against Melbourne at the MCG in a single afternoon. Furness held his spot for the first six consecutive matches of the year, operating as a forward option and chipping in with three goals. However, he was unable to cement a permanent position in the competitive lineup and lost his place mid-season, never returning to the VFL level. His career stands as a brief chapter in a transitional year for the club, serving as a depth player during Fitzroy's aggressive push to expose new talent.