Alan Jarrott
Alan Jarrott (born 17 August 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the North Melbourne Football Club and Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Alan Jarrott | ||
Date of birth | 17 August 1956 | ||
Original team(s) | Mohyu | ||
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruck-rover / Half back flank | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1977–1981 | North Melbourne | 79 (31) | |
1982–1987 | Melbourne | 91 (26) | |
Total | 170 (57) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Jarrott, who came from Mohyu in rural Victoria, was used as a half back flanker and ruck-rover during his career.[1] He made his debut in the 17th round of the 1977 VFL season and kept his place in the side until the preliminary final, when he was dropped.[2] As a result, he missed out on participating in North Melbourne's second VFL premiership. He played a semi final in 1978 but again was dropped and missed another grand final.[2]
Noted for his accurate handballing skills, he won the handball competition on the TV show World of Sport three times.[3]
Alan is currently the coach of the Purple Knights in the Victorian Social Football League.
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Alan Jarrott
- The Age, "Disappointment", 1 October 1989, p. 50