Jim Cameron (Australian footballer)

Jim Cameron
Personal information
Full name John Alexander Cameron
Date of birth (1881-10-23)23 October 1881
Place of birth Frankston, Victoria
Date of death 17 March 1941(1941-03-17) (aged 59)
Place of death Heidelberg, Victoria
Original team(s) Frankston
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1903–1911 South Melbourne 117 (43)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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).

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

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ^ "South Ends Nineteen Year Drought". Australian Football.
  3. ^ "AFL Tables: Jim Cameron". afltables.com.


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