Jim Tarbolton
Fitzroy
AFL career
37 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1923 v CAR5 May 1923
- Most recent
- R12 1926 v COL17 July 1926
Stats
Bio
Jim Tarbolton was a unique interstate recruit for the 'Roys, arriving at Brunswick Street from the Railways club in Sydney. Born in England and already a veteran of the First World War—where he saw action in the Middle East after initially enlisting underage—he made an immediate impact as a sturdy half-back flanker. Tarbolton wasted no time establishing himself in the lineup, featuring in Fitzroy's 1923 Grand Final side during his debut season. While he didn't trouble the scorers often, booting just a single career goal, he remained a dependable figure in defence across four seasons before later serving his country again in the Second World War.
Profile
- Born
- 05 May 1899
- Died
- 04 Apr 1997 (aged 97y 334d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionJim Tarbolton was a unique interstate recruit for the 'Roys, arriving at Brunswick Street from the Railways club in Sydney. Born in England and already a veteran of the First World War—where he saw action in the Middle East after initially enlisting underage—he made an immediate impact as a sturdy half-back flanker. Tarbolton wasted no time establishing himself in the lineup, featuring in Fitzroy's 1923 Grand Final side during his debut season. While he didn't trouble the scorers often, booting just a single career goal, he remained a dependable figure in defence across four seasons before later serving his country again in the Second World War.