Jack Ross
Geelong
AFL career
33 games1 goals
- Debut
- R2 1920 v COL8 May 1920
- Most recent
- R5 1922 v MEL5 June 1922
Stats
Bio
Recruited from local club Chilwell, Jack Ross was a Waurn Ponds native who joined the Geelong lineup as the league resumed full operations following the hiatus of the First World War. Operating primarily as a follower, he utilized his 183cm frame—substantial for the era—to compete in the ruck and contest possession around the ground. He became a consistent presence in the side throughout the early 1920s, offering physical support to the midfield group during a period when the Pivotonians were rebuilding their squad. Beyond his football achievements, Ross is noted for his extraordinary commitment to national duty, holding the rare distinction of serving in both the First and Second World Wars.
Profile
- Full name
- Jack W. Ross
- Born
- 04 Apr 1892
- Died
- 07 June 1973 (aged 81y 64d)
- Birthplace
- Waurn Ponds, VIC
- Deathplace
- Clontarf, QLD
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local club Chilwell, Jack Ross was a Waurn Ponds native who joined the Geelong lineup as the league resumed full operations following the hiatus of the First World War. Operating primarily as a follower, he utilized his 183cm frame—substantial for the era—to compete in the ruck and contest possession around the ground. He became a consistent presence in the side throughout the early 1920s, offering physical support to the midfield group during a period when the Pivotonians were rebuilding their squad. Beyond his football achievements, Ross is noted for his extraordinary commitment to national duty, holding the rare distinction of serving in both the First and Second World Wars.