Jack Deas
Jack Deas (5 November 1875 – 23 August 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the South Melbourne Football Club, Fitzroy Football Club and Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Jack Deas | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Deas | ||
| Date of birth | 5 November 1875 | ||
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 23 August 1949 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Caulfield, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Leopold (VMFL) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1897 | South Melbourne | 2 (0) | |
| 1899–1901 | Fitzroy | 33 (0) | |
| 1902 | Essendon | 3 (0) | |
| Total | 38 (0) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Deas, who was a defender, started his career at South Melbourne in 1897 but only managed two appearances. He did not play again until 1899, now with Fitzroy, and was a half back flanker in their premiership side that year. After a further two seasons at Fitzroy he crossed to Essendon where he played one final season.
References
- Jack Deas's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Essendon Football Club profile
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