Jack Titus
Richmond · “Skinny”
AFL career
294 games970 goals
- Debut
- R12 1926 v SME17 July 1926
- Most recent
- R15 1943 v MEL21 Aug 1943
Coaching career
17 games11 wins6 losses0 draws
- First
- R16 1937 v ESS7 Aug 1937
- Most recent
- R18 1965 v NTH28 Aug 1965
Stats
1943 | RCH | 14 | 1.6 |
1942 | RCH | 17 | 3.9 |
1941 | RCH | 19 | 4.6 |
1940 | RCH | 20 | 5.0 |
1939 | RCH | 19 | 2.5 |
1938 | RCH | 18 | 4.0 |
1937 | RCH | 19 | 3.4 |
1936 | RCH | 18 | 4.6 |
1935 | RCH | 20 | 4.2 |
1934 | RCH | 20 | 4.0 |
1933 | RCH | 19 | 2.3 |
1932 | RCH | 17 | 2.4 |
1931 | RCH | 20 | 2.4 |
1930 | RCH | 19 | 2.6 |
1929 | RCH | 19 | 2.8 |
1928 | RCH | 10 | 2.6 |
1927 | RCH | 1 | 0.0 |
1926 | RCH | 5 | 0.2 |
Bio
Recruited from Castlemaine, Jack Titus arrived at Richmond in 1926 and established himself as the most durable and consistent forward of his generation. Dubbed "Skinny" due to his slight physique, he defied the physical nature of the game by relying on sharp anticipation, lightning-fast leads, and reliable conversion rather than brute strength. This distinct style allowed him to serve as the focal point of the Tigers' attack throughout their golden era of the 1930s, playing a pivotal role in the 1932 and 1934 premiership victories.
His legacy at Punt Road is defined by incredible longevity and scoring power. Titus set a then-VFL record by playing 202 consecutive matches between 1933 and 1943, a testament to his resilience and preparation. Remarkably, he produced some of his best football in his twilight years, winning back-to-back Best and Fairest awards in 1940 and 1941 while well into his thirties. He retired as the VFL's games record holder and remains Richmond's all-time leading goalkicker, leaving an indelible mark as a fiercely loyal servant of the club.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Mar 1908
- Died
- 19 Apr 1978 (aged 70y 41d)
- Birthplace
- Maldon, VIC
- Deathplace
- Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
Teams
Coaching
- Richmond (Senior Coach)19371 games (W1 L0 D0), 100.0%
- Richmond (Senior Coach)19411 games (W0 L1 D0), 0.0%
- Richmond (Senior Coach)196515 games (W10 L5 D0), 66.7%
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1932, 1934
- Hall of Fame1996
- Leading Goalkicker Medal1940
- Richmond B&F(2×) 1929, 1941
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1929
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Castlemaine, Jack Titus arrived at Richmond in 1926 and established himself as the most durable and consistent forward of his generation. Dubbed "Skinny" due to his slight physique, he defied the physical nature of the game by relying on sharp anticipation, lightning-fast leads, and reliable conversion rather than brute strength. This distinct style allowed him to serve as the focal point of the Tigers' attack throughout their golden era of the 1930s, playing a pivotal role in the 1932 and 1934 premiership victories.
His legacy at Punt Road is defined by incredible longevity and scoring power. Titus set a then-VFL record by playing 202 consecutive matches between 1933 and 1943, a testament to his resilience and preparation. Remarkably, he produced some of his best football in his twilight years, winning back-to-back Best and Fairest awards in 1940 and 1941 while well into his thirties. He retired as the VFL's games record holder and remains Richmond's all-time leading goalkicker, leaving an indelible mark as a fiercely loyal servant of the club.