Jack Austin

This is the player profile for John William Austin (a.k.a. Jack Austin), born in Boort, Victoria in 1910. He played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with South Melbourne in 1933.

Not to be confused with:
Jack Austin (b. 15/10/1945) - St Kilda and Fitzroy

Player Details

Name: John Austin
Full Name: John William Austin
Alias: Jack Austin
DOB: 09/12/1910
POB: Boort, Victoria
DOD: 08/03/1983
POD: Bentleigh East, Victoria
Height: 175cm
Weight: 78kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1930-1938) - 140 matches, 19 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • South Melbourne (1930-1938)
      • 140 matches played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
      • 1933 premiership won with South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1930 VFL Season South Melbourne 11 2 R04-06, R09-16
1931 VFL Season South Melbourne 18 6 R01-18
1932 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 0 R02-12, R14-15, R17-18, SF
1933 VFL Season South Melbourne 11 3 R09-16, R18, SF, GF
1934 VFL Season South Melbourne 17 4 R05-18, SF, PF, GF
1935 VFL Season South Melbourne 19 0 R01-08, R10-18, SF, GF
1936 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 3 R01, R04-05, R07-12, R14-16, R18, SF, PF, GF
1937 VFL Season South Melbourne 18 1 R01-18
1938 VFL Season South Melbourne 14 0 R01-12, R14-15