John McHale
Collingwood
AFL career
34 games28 goals
- Debut
- R1 1941 v RCH26 Apr 1941
- Most recent
- R18 1944 v RCH2 Sept 1944
Stats
Bio
The son of legendary coach Jock McHale, John McHale faced the unenviable task of forging a career under the immense shadow of his father at Victoria Park. A handy rover and forward who knew where the goals were, he debuted in 1941 and played his football during the manpower shortages of the Second World War. While he showed promise with 28 goals from his 34 appearances, he was unable to cement a long-term spot in the side, eventually departing the club after the 1944 season. His tenure remains a unique chapter in Collingwood history, representing a direct on-field link to the club's most iconic figure during a turbulent era for the league.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Jan 1915
- Died
- 21 June 2003 (aged 88y 159d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Family
- Father:Jock McHale
Bio
1 revisionThe son of legendary coach Jock McHale, John McHale faced the unenviable task of forging a career under the immense shadow of his father at Victoria Park. A handy rover and forward who knew where the goals were, he debuted in 1941 and played his football during the manpower shortages of the Second World War. While he showed promise with 28 goals from his 34 appearances, he was unable to cement a long-term spot in the side, eventually departing the club after the 1944 season. His tenure remains a unique chapter in Collingwood history, representing a direct on-field link to the club's most iconic figure during a turbulent era for the league.