Syd Jackson
Carlton
AFL career
136 games165 goals
- Debut
- R1 1969 v STK5 Apr 1969
- Most recent
- PF 1976 v NTH18 Sept 1976
Stats
1976 | CAR | 12 | 8.0 | 0.9 | 8.9 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
1975 | CAR | 22 | 14.2 | 2.7 | 16.9 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
1974 | CAR | 7 | 8.3 | 1.1 | 9.4 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
1973 | CAR | 14 | 12.9 | 2.6 | 15.5 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
1972 | CAR | 23 | 11.0 | 1.3 | 12.2 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
1971 | CAR | 16 | 11.0 | 2.3 | 13.3 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
1970 | CAR | 21 | 13.3 | 2.8 | 16.0 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
1969 | CAR | 21 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 14.3 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
Bio
Born in Leonora, Western Australia, Syd Jackson was a member of the Stolen Generations who developed his football craft at the Roelands Native Mission before establishing himself as a star for East Perth in the WAFL. His damaging form in the west caught the eye of Carlton coach Ron Barassi, who successfully recruited the mercurial talent to Princes Park for the 1969 season. Jackson arrived as a polished, mature-age recruit, injecting immediate flair and spontaneity into the Blues' lineup as a dual-threat half-forward and rover.
Renowned for his lightning pace, sublime balance, and ability to weave through heavy traffic, Jackson became a vital component of Carlton's success during the early 1970s. He played a crucial role in the club's 1970 and 1972 premiership victories, notably clearing a tribunal hearing during the 1970 finals series to take his place in the famous comeback win over Collingwood. Over nine seasons, he cemented his status as a trailblazer for Indigenous footballers at the elite level and remains celebrated as one of the most skillful players to have worn the number five guernsey.
Profile
- Full name
- Syd J. Jackson
- Born
- 01 July 1944 (age 82y 119d)
- Birthplace
- Leonora, WA
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1970, 1972
Bio
1 revisionBorn in Leonora, Western Australia, Syd Jackson was a member of the Stolen Generations who developed his football craft at the Roelands Native Mission before establishing himself as a star for East Perth in the WAFL. His damaging form in the west caught the eye of Carlton coach Ron Barassi, who successfully recruited the mercurial talent to Princes Park for the 1969 season. Jackson arrived as a polished, mature-age recruit, injecting immediate flair and spontaneity into the Blues' lineup as a dual-threat half-forward and rover.
Renowned for his lightning pace, sublime balance, and ability to weave through heavy traffic, Jackson became a vital component of Carlton's success during the early 1970s. He played a crucial role in the club's 1970 and 1972 premiership victories, notably clearing a tribunal hearing during the 1970 finals series to take his place in the famous comeback win over Collingwood. Over nine seasons, he cemented his status as a trailblazer for Indigenous footballers at the elite level and remains celebrated as one of the most skillful players to have worn the number five guernsey.