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Key Facts

Full name
Jack O'Rourke Senior

Known as
Jack O'Rourke

Born
15 January 1899

Died
13 May 1969 (aged 70)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 21y 233d
Last game: 28y 142d

Height and weight
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70 kg

Senior clubs
St. Kilda; Fitzroy

Jumper numbers
St. Kilda: 31, 9, 16, 14
Fitzroy: 15

Recruited from
St. Kilda (1925)

Family links
Frank O'Rourke (Brother)Jack O'Rourke (Son)Basil O'Rourke (Son)

Jack O'Rourke

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
St. KildaV/AFL1920-192429210.7228%———0
FitzroyV/AFL1925-192734411.2147%———0
V/AFL1920-192763620.9838%———0
Total1920-192763620.9838%———0

AFL: 2,586th player to appear, 3,658th most games played, 1,714th most goals kickedSt. Kilda: 515th player to appear, 479th most games played, 288th most goals kickedFitzroy: 319th player to appear, 342nd most games played, 126th most goals kicked

Jack O’Rourke was a handy player who gave solid service to two league clubs. From Kooweerup, he was an ideal build for a small forward at 175cm and 70kg, and he boasted a keen appetite for hitting the scoreboard. His VFL career comprised 29 games and 21 goals for St Kilda from 1920 to 1924 followed by a somewhat more productive stint at Fitzroy, which yielded 34 appearances and 41 goals between 1925 and 1927.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

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