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 (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

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

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  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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