Jim Cameron (Australian footballer)
John Alexander "Joker" Cameron (23 October 1881 – 17 March 1941) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Jim Cameron | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Alexander Cameron | ||
| Date of birth | 23 October 1881 | ||
| Place of birth | Frankston, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 17 March 1941 (aged 59) | ||
| Place of death | Heidelberg, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Frankston | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1903–1911 | South Melbourne | 117 (43) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Cameron, who was originally from Frankston, played in a variety of role during his league career.[1] He often appeared as a defender and follower, but was a half forward flanker in South Melbourne's 1909 premiership team.[2] He also played in the 1907 VFL Grand Final, which South Melbourne lost.[3]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- "South Ends Nineteen Year Drought". Australian Football.
- "AFL Tables: Jim Cameron". afltables.com.
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