John Ferguson | Demonwiki (original) (raw)
DOB: 12 May <1931>
Debut: Round 4, 1951 against St. Kilda at Junction Oval
Last MFC Game: Round 13, 1954 against at
From: Richmond Tech
Number: 22 (1951-1954)
Honours:
captain - 1949
Games: 15 (40 total)
Goals: 6 (10 total)
Career Statistics
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.66 |
A Thirds and Seconds ruckman from <1949> onwards, Ferguson was promoted to the senior side in <1950>. He spent time on the fringe of the Demons side as a ruckman/defender, never playing more than six games in a season, before being cleared to South Melbourne in early <1955>.
Ferguson was more successful with South, playing 25 games in three seasons, also appearing for the Swans' summer basketball team. His father Jack had also played for South between <1926> and <1928>.
| Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1951> | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| <1952> | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| <1953> | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| <1954> | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Notes
Referred to as Jack in some sources.
Shown in some sources as captain <1950> and <1951>, but this may have been Tom Ferguson.
Lists
Family at other clubs
South Melbourne
Media
Sun - 14/03/1951
Argus - 18/04/1951, 23/06/1953
Links
Boyles Football Photos
South Melbourne Footballers basketball team - Boyles Football Photos
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