John Ferguson
South Melbourne and Melbourne
AFL career
40 games10 goals
- Debut
- R4 1951 v STK12 May 1951
- Most recent
- R4 1957 v COL11 May 1957
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Richmond Tech, John Ferguson was a versatile tall who spent his early years on the fringe of a powerful Melbourne squad. Capable of playing as a second ruckman or filling a key defensive post, he struggled to cement a regular spot in the Demons' lineup during the club's build-up to its golden era, never managing more than six senior games in a single season. Seeking greater opportunity, he crossed to South Melbourne in 1955, a move that carried sentimental value as his father, Jack, had represented the club in the 1920s. Ferguson found more consistency with the Swans, utilizing his height and defensive utility to become a steady contributor over three seasons at the Lakeside Oval.
Profile
- Full name
- John K. Ferguson
- Born
- 12 May 1931 (age 95y 162d)
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Family
- Father:Jack Ferguson
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Richmond Tech, John Ferguson was a versatile tall who spent his early years on the fringe of a powerful Melbourne squad. Capable of playing as a second ruckman or filling a key defensive post, he struggled to cement a regular spot in the Demons' lineup during the club's build-up to its golden era, never managing more than six senior games in a single season. Seeking greater opportunity, he crossed to South Melbourne in 1955, a move that carried sentimental value as his father, Jack, had represented the club in the 1920s. Ferguson found more consistency with the Swans, utilizing his height and defensive utility to become a steady contributor over three seasons at the Lakeside Oval.