Jack Petchell
Australian rules footballer
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John Harold 'Jack' Petchell (14 December 1904 – 10 August 1968) was an Australian rules footballer and an Australian international lawn bowler.
Fullname
John Harold Petchell
Born
14 December 1904
Kaniva, Victoria
Kaniva, Victoria
Died
10 August 1968 (aged 63)
South Australia
South Australia
Original team
Melbourne University / Scotch College
| Jack Petchell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Harold Petchell | ||
| Born |
14 December 1904 Kaniva, Victoria | ||
| Died |
10 August 1968 (aged 63) South Australia | ||
| Original team | Melbourne University / Scotch College | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1927–1929 | South Melbourne | 35 (36) | |
| 1929–1930 | Preston (VFA) | 16 (5) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Australian rules football
Petchell played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) for three seasons.[1] He subsequently played for Preston in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
War service
Petchell served in the Australian Army during World War II.[2]
Lawn bowls
Petchell won the 1947 singles title at the Australian National Bowls Championships when bowling for the Sturt Bowls Club.[3]
