Jack O'Brien

This is the player profile for Jack O'Brien, born in 1887. He played for Essendon and Fitzroy in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Essendon in 1912.

Not to be confused with:
John Thomas O'Brien (a.k.a. Jack O'Brien) (b. 17/02/1893) - South Melbourne
John Daniel O'Brien (a.k.a. Jack O'Brien) (b. 17/08/1898) - Footscray, Essendon, Coburg and Williamstown
Nathaniel O'Brien (a.k.a. Jack O'Brien) (b. 09/06/1906) - South Melbourne and Hawthorn

Player Details

Name: Jack O'Brien
DOB: 25/09/1887
DOD: 08/03/1959
Height: 183cm

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1912-1913, 1917-1918) - 21 matches, 2 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1912-1913)
      • 15 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • 1912 premiership won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
    • Fitzroy (1917-1918)
      • 6 matches played for Fitzroy in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1912 VFL Season Essendon 11 1 R11-18, SF, PF, GF
1913 VFL Season Essendon 4 0 R01-04
1917 VFL Season Fitzroy 2 0 R03, R05
1918 VFL Season Fitzroy 4 1 R01-02, R05, R07