John Tilbrook (born 10 June 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Sturt in the SANFL in 5 successive Premiership teams 1966 through 1970 inclusive. He transferred to Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) for the 1971 season, but didn't receive clearance to play until round 12.[1] After an attempt to convert to gridiron in 1974, plus run of poor form and stints in the reserves, he left Melbourne after the 1975 season.[2] Known as Diamond Jim due to the significant transfer fee from Sturt to Melbourne at the time, he was affectionately called Topaz Tilly by Lou Richards.
| John Tilbrook | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1946 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sturt | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1971–75 | Melbourne | 53 (59) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Notes edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 829. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
- ^ "John Tilbrook". Demonwiki. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
External links edit
- John Tilbrook's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- John Tilbrook at AustralianFootball.com
- Profile at DemonWiki
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