Jack Young
Carlton and Melbourne
AFL career
20 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1932 v FIT30 Apr 1932
- Most recent
- R18 1934 v FSC15 Sept 1934
Stats
Bio
Hailing from Yarrawonga in the Ovens & Murray region, Jack Young was a colossus of the 1930s, standing 191cm and weighing over 100kg at a time when such size was a distinct rarity. The imposing big man commenced his league career with Carlton, managing 14 games across two seasons before crossing to Melbourne in 1934 to bolster a squad undergoing a significant rebuild under coach "Checker" Hughes. Primarily utilized as a defensive heavy or ruckman, Young relied on his sheer physical bulk and strength to neutralize opponents rather than athletic flair. Despite his monstrous frame, his VFL tenure was short-lived, with his six appearances for the Demons marking the end of his 20-game career at the top level.
Profile
- Born
- 14 Aug 1908
- Died
- 01 Dec 1979 (aged 71y 109d)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
- Carlton14 games, 0 goals1932–1933
- Melbourne6 games, 0 goals1934
Bio
1 revisionHailing from Yarrawonga in the Ovens & Murray region, Jack Young was a colossus of the 1930s, standing 191cm and weighing over 100kg at a time when such size was a distinct rarity. The imposing big man commenced his league career with Carlton, managing 14 games across two seasons before crossing to Melbourne in 1934 to bolster a squad undergoing a significant rebuild under coach "Checker" Hughes. Primarily utilized as a defensive heavy or ruckman, Young relied on his sheer physical bulk and strength to neutralize opponents rather than athletic flair. Despite his monstrous frame, his VFL tenure was short-lived, with his six appearances for the Demons marking the end of his 20-game career at the top level.