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Key Facts

Full name
Jack Wright

Known as
Jack Wright

Born
4 May 1878

Died
11 June 1968 (aged 90)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 24y 83d
Last game: 28y 92d

Senior clubs
Geelong

Jack Wright

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
GeelongV/AFL1902-19065380.1532%———0
Total1902-19065380.1532%———0

AFL: 791st player to appear, 4,149th most games played, 5,305th most goals kickedGeelong: 92nd player to appear, 321st most games played, 441st most goals kicked

Likened in the press of the time to 'a stone wall', Jack Wright gave Geelong excellent service on the last line of defence in 53 VFL games from 1902 to 1906. Although normally tight marking, he was not afraid to back his judgement at times, and some of his runs with the ball were exhilarating to behold. If the need arose, he could also take a turn on the ball. Strong overhead, he was a thumping kick, and one of the stalwarts of the team during a somewhat meagre period. He also represented the VFL.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.