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Key Facts

Full name
Jack Adrian Evans

Known as
Jack Evans

Nickname
Dodger

Born
28 March 1891

Died
22 October 1966 (aged 75)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 21y 72d
Last game: 28y 64d

Senior clubs
Melbourne

Jumper numbers
Melbourne: 29, 8, 7, 28

Jack Evans

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
MelbourneV/AFL1912-1915, 19196150.0834%0
Total1912-1915, 19196150.0834%0

AFL: 1,913th player to appear, 3,745th most games played, 6,144th most goals kickedMelbourne: 265th player to appear, 278th most games played, 561st most goals kicked

Popularly known as 'Dodger', Evans was a capable defender for Melbourne during what was a predominantly lean time for the club. Recruited from Richmond District, he played a total of 61 VFL games between 1912 and 1915 and in 1919.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

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