Jock McCorkell
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| Date of birth | 2 July 1918 | ||
| Debut | 1940, North Melbourne | ||
| Height / weight | 183cm, 86kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
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North Melbourne (1940-42, 1946-53) 167 games, 5 goals | |||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
John Francis "Jock" McCorkell (born 2 July 1918) is a former Australian Rules footballer who played with the North Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League, (VFL).[1]
Biography
McCorkell was brought up in the area close to the home ground of what was to become his club later in life. He attended St Josephs CBC North Melbourne between 1933 and 1935 and while there completed his Intermediate Certificate. The school annual for 1953 describes him as being a, "...very popular and skillful full-back". It goes on to mention that he also played for Victoria in the States representative team.[2] Interstate matches in Australian rules football were considered very important and a showcase for the talents of its players.
Throughout his early life McCorkell was considered an excellent runner. In 1935 while competing with the Carlton Harriers he was running faster times than men placed in divisions above his, and in particular the 220 yard sprint.[3]
In January 1940 McCorkell entered the Australian Army and joined the 6th Battalion with the rank of Private. Three years later he signed for service overseas and, as a Lance Sergeant, became a member of the Australian Special Intelligence Personnel Section before finally being discharged in December 1945.[4] On his return from army service he resumed playing with North Melbourne.
References
- ^ Club Honour Roll Retrieved on 2 May, 2014 from http://www.nmfc.com.au/club/history/honour-roll
- ^ Review of St. Joseph's Christian Brothers' College North Melbourne 1953. (p133) St Josephs College, North Melbourne
- ^ WOODHOUSE EQUALS HIS OWN RECORD. (1935, November 11). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 10. Retrieved May 10, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11853439
- ^ McCorkell, John Francis (webpage) Retrieved on 7 May 2014 from http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=522856
External links
- Jock McCorkell career stats
- Jock McCorkell's profile at the National Archives of Australia
- Jock McCorkell Incident
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