Syd Jackson (Australian footballer)
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Syd Jackson is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Carlton Blues during the 1970s. He usually played in the centre or half forward flank.
An indigenous Australian, Jackson started his professional footballing career at East Perth
in 1963. He was equal first in that year's Sandover Medal
count although he was ineligible due to suspension and in 1966 he was named East Perth's best and fairest.
Jackson made his debut with Carlton in 1969
after being recruited by Ron Barassi
. He won premierships in the Blues in 1970 and 1972. His jumper number was 5.
He was exonerated by the tribunal after striking Lee Adamson
, with the tribunal accepting that he was racially provoked. At the Tribunal hearing Jackson had allowed Carlton's advocate to imply provocation to explain a fight with Adamson. Twenty-two years later he explained that there had been no provocation; Carlton president George Harris had devised the defence to ensure that the talented Jackson was available to play in the grand final. ... Adamson is quoted as saying he blamed Harris who 'set it up and I have despised him ever since for what he did'
An indigenous Australian, Jackson started his professional footballing career at East Perth
East Perth Football Club
The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League...
in 1963. He was equal first in that year's Sandover Medal
Sandover Medal
The Sandover Medal is an Australian rules football award, given annually since 1921 to the fairest and best player in the West Australian Football League...
count although he was ineligible due to suspension and in 1966 he was named East Perth's best and fairest.
Jackson made his debut with Carlton in 1969
1969 VFL season
-Premiership season:In 1969, the VFL competition consisted of twelve teams of 18 on-the-field players each, plus two substitute players, known as the 19th man and the 20th man...
after being recruited by Ron Barassi
Ron Barassi
Ronald Dale Barassi, Jr AM is a former Australian rules football player and coach. During a long and decorated career, Barassi has been one of the most important figures in the history of Australian football. His father, Ron Barassi, Sr., was the first Australian footballer killed at Tobruk during...
. He won premierships in the Blues in 1970 and 1972. His jumper number was 5.
He was exonerated by the tribunal after striking Lee Adamson
Lee Adamson
Lee Adamson is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League .From Greensborough, Adamson came through the Collingwood Football Club's under 19s before getting into the senior side. He made his debut in 1966 as a slender defender...
, with the tribunal accepting that he was racially provoked. At the Tribunal hearing Jackson had allowed Carlton's advocate to imply provocation to explain a fight with Adamson. Twenty-two years later he explained that there had been no provocation; Carlton president George Harris had devised the defence to ensure that the talented Jackson was available to play in the grand final. ... Adamson is quoted as saying he blamed Harris who 'set it up and I have despised him ever since for what he did'