Jack Perkins

Who is Jack Perkins?

Jack T. Perkins was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League.

Perkins, a ruckman, spent most of his career at Northcote, in the Victorian Football Association. He was debarred by the league in 1934, after an accumulation of on-field indiscretions, which had seen him disqualified three times. Despite being de-registered by the VFA, he made two appearances for the Northcote seconds. Following a complaint over his eligibility to play in the seconds, Perkins was made to front the Association Permit and Umpire Committee. He was eventually re-registered and therefore allowed to play in the seconds, but instead applied for a transfer to St Kilda.

Already 31 years of age, Perkins made his debut for St Kilda in the ninth round of the 1934 VFL season. He represented Victoria against Bendigo in 1935 and was club captain in 1936. A police constable, he was forced to retire after three VFL seasons, due to his work.