Jack Green

This is the player profile for John William Green (a.k.a. Jack Green), born in Birregurra, Victoria in 1887. He played for Geelong and Collingwood in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Collingwood in 1917. He played for Brighton in the VFA/VFL. He also represented Victoria at national football carnivals / championships.

Not to be confused with:
John Clarence Green (a.k.a. Jack Green) - Richmond (S)
John Joseph Patrick Green (a.k.a. Jack Green) (b. 29/09/1905) - Carlton and Hawthorn
Jack Taylor Green (b. 26/08/1919) - Collingwood
Jack William Green (b. 02/08/1947) - Collingwood
Jack Green (b. 28/10/2001) - South Fremantle
Jack Raymond Green (a.k.a. Jock Green) (b. 09/03/1924) - East Fremantle
John Victor Green (b. 02/03/1885) - Essendon
John Anthony James Green (b. 06/06/1941) - Perth

Player Details

Name: John Green
Full Name: John William Green
Alias: Jack Green
DOB: 28/08/1887
POB: Birregurra, Victoria
DOD: 06/05/1963
POD: Kensington, Victoria
Height: 175cm
Weight: 79kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1908, 1911-1918) - 110 matches, 6 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (1919-1922) - 32 matches, 0 goals
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative History:

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Geelong (1908)
      • 2 matches played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL
    • Collingwood (1911-1918)
      • 108 matches played for Collingwood in the VFL/AFL
      • 1917 premiership won with Collingwood in the VFL/AFL
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Brighton (1919-1922)
      • 32 matches played for Brighton in the VFA/VFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative Accolades:
    • Victoria (1914)
      • 1 match played for Victoria in football carnivals / championships

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1908 VFL Season Geelong 2 0 R06-07
1911 VFL Season Collingwood 13 1 R05-08, R10-11, R14-18, SF, GF
1912 VFL Season Collingwood 18 0 R01-18
1913 VFL Season Collingwood 19 0 R01-18, SF
1914 VFL Season Collingwood 18 1 R01-18
1915 VFL Season Collingwood 18 0 R01-05, R07-14, R16-18, SF, GF
1916 VFL Season Collingwood 8 0 R01-03, R07-08, R10-12
1917 VFL Season Collingwood 10 0 R01, R03-06, R11-12, SF, PF, GF
1918 VFL Season Collingwood 4 4 R06-07, R14, GF
1919 VFA Season Brighton 9 0 R01-09
1920 VFA Season Brighton 16 0 R01-02, R04-08, R10-18
1921 VFA Season Brighton 3 0 R01-02, R09
1922 VFA Season Brighton 4 0 R01-04

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