Ern Jenkins Explained

Ernest Merrett Jenkins (4 October 1879 – 21 December 1927^[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club, coach of the Richmond Football Club and an umpire in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Jenkins was uncle of Fitzroy player Horrie Dawson.^[2]

Playing career

Jenkins played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1897 and 1908 and again in 1910.

Coaching career

He was senior coach of the Richmond Football Club in 1913.

Umpiring career

Jenkins later joined the VFL as a goal umpire making his debut in VFL senior football in 1920. By the time he retired in 1927 Jenkins had umpired 132 senior matches, including five grand finals.^{[3] [4]}

Bibliography

• Hogan P: The Tigers Of Old, Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996
• Book: Donald, Chris. Fitzroy: For The Love Of The Jumper. Pan Macmillan Australia. 2002. 978-1-877029-18-9.

Notes and References

1. News: Family Notices . The Age . Victoria, Australia . 21 December 1929 . 7.
2. Web site: Team of the Century Nominees. Fitzroy Football Club. 23 November 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090327145426/http://fitzroyfc.com.au/toc_nominees.htm. 27 March 2009.
3. Web site: Career Goal. Australian Football League Umpires Association. 23 November 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110222022334/http://www.aflua.com.au/index.asp?d=5A4C5A717251477C7008060D060303. 22 February 2011.
4. Web site: Player/Umpires. Australian Football League Umpires Association. 23 November 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090912184734/http://www.aflua.com.au/index.asp?d=5A4C5A717251477C7008060A010404. 12 September 2009.