Ern Jenkins

This is the umpire profile for Ernest Merrett Jenkins (a.k.a. Ern Jenkins), born in Collingwood, Victoria in 1879. He officiated as a goal umpire in the VFL/AFL, officiating five grand finals as a goal umpire (1921, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1927). Jenkins also played for Fitzroy. Jenkins also coached Richmond.

Umpire Details

Name: Ernest Jenkins
Full Name: Ernest Merrett Jenkins
Alias: Ern Jenkins
DOB: 04/10/1879
POB: Collingwood, Victoria
DOD: 23/12/1927
POD: Fitzroy, Victoria
AFLUA Goal Umpire Heritage No.: 52

Umpire History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1920-1922, 1925-1927) - 6 matches

Umpire Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Goal Umpire (1920-1922, 1925-1927)
      • 6 matches officiated as a goal umpire in the VFL/AFL
      • 1921, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1927 grand finals officiated as a goal umpire in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Position Matches Em. Only
1920 VFL Season Goal Umpire 1 0
1921 VFL Season Goal Umpire 1 0
1922 VFL Season Goal Umpire 1 0
1925 VFL Season Goal Umpire 1 0
1926 VFL Season Goal Umpire 1 0
1927 VFL Season Goal Umpire 1 0