John Ford
North Melbourne
AFL career
13 games2 goals
- Debut
- R11 1955 v STK2 July 1955
- Most recent
- R18 1956 v SME18 Aug 1956
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Ararat in country Victoria, John Ford was a solid 185cm tall who arrived at North Melbourne to boost their key position depth in the mid-1950s. Standing at a height that typically commanded a role in the ruck or key posts during that era, he joined the Shinboners with a reputation as a strong country footballer. He broke into the senior lineup in 1955, playing a supporting role and drifting forward to snag the occasional goal. Ford managed 13 games over two seasons at Arden Street, battling for a permanent spot in the senior side before concluding his VFL tenure at the end of 1956.
Profile
- Full name
- John C. Ford
- Born
- 18 Apr 1932 (age 94y 187d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Ararat in country Victoria, John Ford was a solid 185cm tall who arrived at North Melbourne to boost their key position depth in the mid-1950s. Standing at a height that typically commanded a role in the ruck or key posts during that era, he joined the Shinboners with a reputation as a strong country footballer. He broke into the senior lineup in 1955, playing a supporting role and drifting forward to snag the occasional goal. Ford managed 13 games over two seasons at Arden Street, battling for a permanent spot in the senior side before concluding his VFL tenure at the end of 1956.