Jack Robertson (footballer, born 1889)


John Duncan Robertson was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League.

Family

The son of John Robertson, and Catherine Robertson, née McNicol, John Duncan Robertson was born at Woolloongabba, Queensland on 22 July 1889.

Football

He came to the VFL from Port Melbourne Railway United. He started his league career as a wingman, before later playing as a centre. His play has been described as "flashy", on occasion he would hold onto the ball for too long. He made 60 senior appearances for Melbourne, from 1909 to 1913.

Death

He died at Heidelberg, Victoria on 20 July 1975.

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