Jack Robertson
Melbourne
AFL career
60 games16 goals
- Debut
- R3 1909 v SME15 May 1909
- Most recent
- R18 1913 v ESS30 Aug 1913
Stats
Bio
Born in Woolloongabba, Queensland—a rarity for VFL footballers of the early 20th century—Jack Robertson arrived at Melbourne via Port Melbourne Railway United. Standing just 168cm, he was a dashing midfielder who split his time between the wing and the centre, bringing a flashy element to a side that struggled for consistency during the University era. Robertson was often praised for his willingness to take the game on and create drive through the corridor, though his confidence sometimes drew ire from critics who felt he held onto the ball too long while searching for options. He remained a regular fixture in the lineup for five seasons, playing 60 games as a key midfield contributor before his top-level career concluded at the relatively young age of 24.
Profile
- Full name
- Jack D. Robertson
- Born
- 22 July 1889
- Died
- 20 July 1975 (aged 85y 363d)
- Birthplace
- Woolloongabba, QLD
- Deathplace
- Heidelberg, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBorn in Woolloongabba, Queensland—a rarity for VFL footballers of the early 20th century—Jack Robertson arrived at Melbourne via Port Melbourne Railway United. Standing just 168cm, he was a dashing midfielder who split his time between the wing and the centre, bringing a flashy element to a side that struggled for consistency during the University era. Robertson was often praised for his willingness to take the game on and create drive through the corridor, though his confidence sometimes drew ire from critics who felt he held onto the ball too long while searching for options. He remained a regular fixture in the lineup for five seasons, playing 60 games as a key midfield contributor before his top-level career concluded at the relatively young age of 24.