John Douglas
North Melbourne
AFL career
12 games8 goals
- Debut
- R1 1972 v STK1 Apr 1972
- Most recent
- R10 1976 v CAR5 June 1976
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the Coburg Amateurs, John Douglas was a talented dual-sportsman whose football career was ultimately overshadowed by his success on the cricket pitch. He made his senior debut in the opening round of the 1972 season, showing promise as a utility capable of hitting the scoreboard, but found it difficult to maintain continuity at the top level. Standing 187cm, Douglas possessed the frame to play key positions but struggled to cement a regular spot in a North Melbourne side that was rapidly evolving into a powerhouse under Ron Barassi. After a two-season absence from the seniors, he returned to play three games during the club's historic 1975 premiership campaign, serving as valuable depth while the stars delivered the flag. His football journey concluded in 1976 as his focus shifted entirely to cricket, where he forged a successful first-class career as a fast-medium bowler for Victoria.
Profile
- Full name
- John R. Douglas
- Born
- 24 Oct 1951 (age 74y 364d)
- Birthplace
- Brunswick East, VIC
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Coburg Amateurs, John Douglas was a talented dual-sportsman whose football career was ultimately overshadowed by his success on the cricket pitch. He made his senior debut in the opening round of the 1972 season, showing promise as a utility capable of hitting the scoreboard, but found it difficult to maintain continuity at the top level. Standing 187cm, Douglas possessed the frame to play key positions but struggled to cement a regular spot in a North Melbourne side that was rapidly evolving into a powerhouse under Ron Barassi. After a two-season absence from the seniors, he returned to play three games during the club's historic 1975 premiership campaign, serving as valuable depth while the stars delivered the flag. His football journey concluded in 1976 as his focus shifted entirely to cricket, where he forged a successful first-class career as a fast-medium bowler for Victoria.