Fred Jinks

Frederick Tyson Jinks (24 November 1880 – 9 February 1940)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League during the early 1900s.

For the Australian cricketer, see Fred Jinks (cricketer).

Fred Jinks
Cigarette card of Jinks in 1908
Personal information
Full name Frederick Tyson Jinks
Date of birth 24 November 1880
Place of birth Eaglehawk, Victoria
Date of death 9 February 1940(1940-02-09) (aged 59)
Place of death Carlton North, Victoria
Original team(s) Eaglehawk (Bendigo FL) / Footscray (VFA)
Debut Round 8, 1906, Carlton
vs. Melbourne, at The MCG
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1906–1909 Carlton 60 (28)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1909.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Originally from VFA club Footscray, Jinks was recruited by Carlton in 1906. Although he spent only four seasons with Carlton, he played in a Grand Final each year for three premierships. He played mainly in the ruck but was also used as a half forward flanker. In 1908 he became the club's vice captain and left two years later as a response to the sacking of coach Jack Worrall. He returned to the VFA where he played with North Melbourne, winning a premiership in 1910 and acting as captain-coach in 1912.

References
  1. "FORMER FOOTBALLER'S DEATH". The Argus. Melbourne. 10 February 1940. p. 14.


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