Jock Lineen
North Melbourne
AFL career
53 games1 goals
- Debut
- R2 1947 v STK26 Apr 1947
- Most recent
- SF 1954 v MEL4 Sept 1954
Stats
Bio
Emerging in the post-war era, Jock Lineen was a steadfast defender who battled for senior opportunities before establishing himself as a key component of North Melbourne's backline. While he spent much of his eight-season tenure on the fringe of selection, accumulating games sporadically, his career apex coincided with the club's surge in 1950. During that standout season, Lineen cemented the full-back position and anchored the defence in the Grand Final loss to Essendon. A disciplined stopper who strictly adhered to his defensive duties—evidenced by a solitary career goal—he retired in 1954 as a respected one-club servant and a pivotal figure in one of the Shinboners' most competitive early sides.
Profile
- Full name
- Jock J. Lineen
- Born
- 17 Feb 1928
- Died
- 12 Apr 2022 (aged 94y 54d)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionEmerging in the post-war era, Jock Lineen was a steadfast defender who battled for senior opportunities before establishing himself as a key component of North Melbourne's backline. While he spent much of his eight-season tenure on the fringe of selection, accumulating games sporadically, his career apex coincided with the club's surge in 1950. During that standout season, Lineen cemented the full-back position and anchored the defence in the Grand Final loss to Essendon. A disciplined stopper who strictly adhered to his defensive duties—evidenced by a solitary career goal—he retired in 1954 as a respected one-club servant and a pivotal figure in one of the Shinboners' most competitive early sides.