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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
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne | V/AFL | 1912-1915, 1919 | 61 | 5 | 0.08 | 34% | — | — | — | 0 |
Total | 1912-1915, 1919 | 61 | 5 | 0.08 | 34% | — | — | — | 0 |
AFL: 1,913th player to appear, 3,790th most games played, 6,193rd most goals kickedMelbourne: 265th player to appear, 278th most games played, 563rd 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