Jack Butcher

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playername = Jack Butcher
fullname = Jack Butcher
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birthdate = birth date|1914|10|28|df=y
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originalteam = Drysdale
heightweight = 175cm, 80kg
position = Half back
dead = dead
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guernsey = 31, 10, 1
years = 1938-1941, 1944-1945
1942-1943
clubs = AFL Gee
AFL Syd
games(goals) = 86 (18)
32 (16)
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statsend = 1945
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*Geelong Captain 1944-1945

Jack Butcher (born 28 October 1914) was a player for Geelong and South Melbourne in the VFL between 1938 and 1945. He was a lfet footer who could play in many different positions, but played his best football at half-back.

[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/bi-bz.htm#Jack%20Butcher%20(Geelong%20&%20South%20Melbourne)] Jack Butcher at FullPointsFooty] Butcher played several seasons for Geelong and, when Geelong were forced into recess due to World War II, he crossed to South Melbourne. After Geelong rejoined the league, Butcher returned and captained the club in 1944 and 1945. He retired during the 1945 season. [ [http://www.gfc.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=4014] Geelong Football Club Honour Roll]

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