Jim Money

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Jim Money was a unique figure in Geelong’s history whose footballing prowess was best demonstrated in the seconds rather than the senior side. Breaking into the VFL lineup proved difficult during the 1928 season, limiting him to just two senior games and a solitary goal, yet his ability to find the footy was clearly above the standard of the lower grades. He dominated the reserves competition that year, eventually sharing the prestigious Gardiner Medal for the league's best and fairest player with Melbourne’s Norman Driver. While his senior opportunities remained scarce, Money later distinguished himself away from the field, serving in the Australian Army in Palestine during World War II and earning an MBE for his decades of service to the Scouting movement.