Jack Deas

Jack Deas (5 November 1875 – 23 August 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the South Melbourne Football Club, Fitzroy Football Club and Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Jack Deas
Personal information
Full name John Deas
Date of birth 5 November 1875
Place of birth Port Melbourne, Victoria
Date of death 23 August 1949(1949-08-23) (aged 73)
Place of death Caulfield, Victoria
Original team(s) Leopold (VMFL)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1897 South Melbourne 02 (0)
1899–1901 Fitzroy 33 (0)
1902 Essendon 03 (0)
Total 38 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902.
Career highlights
  • VFL premiership player: 1899
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Deas, who was a defender, started his career at South Melbourne in 1897 but only managed two appearances. He did not play again until 1899, now with Fitzroy, and was a half back flanker in their premiership side that year. After a further two seasons at Fitzroy he crossed to Essendon where he played one final season.

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