Les Jones (footballer, born February 1910)

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Les Jones
Personal information
Full name Leslie Jones
Date of birth (1910-02-22)22 February 1910
Place of birth Beverley, Western Australia
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Height/Weight 175 cm / 82 kg
Position(s) Half forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1928–1932
1933–1941
East Fremantle
Melbourne
89 (65)
121 (88)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941 season.

Leslie "Les" Jones (22 February 1910 – 11 January 1956)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2][3]

Jones was a member of three premiership teams at East Fremantle, in 1928, 1929 and 1930.[4] The Western Australian player came to Melbourne in 1933 and went on to appear in nine seasons with the club, mostly at half forward.[5] He was on a half forward flank in their 1939 premiership team, contributing three goals in the grand final.[6] The following year he became playing coach of Terang, but returned to Melbourne mid-season.[5][7] He made one appearance in 1941, then enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force.[8]

References

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  7. The Argus, "L. Jones As Coach", 10 February 1940, p. 14
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