Jock O'Brien (footballer, born 1909) explained

Jock O'Brien
Fullname:Jock O'Brien
Birth Date:24 January 1909
Originalteam:Williamstown
Statsend:1934
Years1:1932–1934
Club1:Essendon
Games Goals1:22 (12)

Jock O'Brien (24 January 1909 – 14 March 1985) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

O'Brien played his junior football for Essendon but was recruited from Williamstown. He was used as wingman and rover.[1] He won the award for Essendon's "best first year player" in 1932 but after two more seasons had to retire, due to work commitments.[2]

He was the elder brother of North Melbourne captain Dally O'Brien.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O'Brien, John. Essendon Football Club official website. 31 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120325195500/http://www.essendonfc.com.au/team/player-past.asp?id=694. 25 March 2012. dead.
  2. The Argus,"Essendons Losses", 15 March 1935, p. 13
  3. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.