Jack Metherell

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Jack Metherell
Personal information
Birth November 9, 1912,
Recruited from Subiaco
Height and weight 178 cm / 80 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1932, Geelong vs. , at
Team(s) Geelong (1932-37)
  • 65 games, 221 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1937 season
Career highlights

Jack Metherell (born November 9, 1912) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the VFL during the 1930s. He was the younger brother of teammate Len Metherell.

Metherell came to Geelong from Western Australia and made his league debut in 1932. A half forward for most of his career, he topped Geelong's goalkicking in 1934, 1936 and 1937. His tally of 71 goals in 1937 saw him finish one short of Gordon Coventry who topped the league. Metherell kicked four goals in that year's grand final and helped the Cats to their third flag, and his first. It was his final game in the league and he went on to become a successful coach in the TANFL with North Hobart and also for Tasmania at interstate football.

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