Introduction
John James "Jack" Monohan (21 August 1873 – 27 August 1934) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Playing career
Monohan was part of Collingwood's inaugural VFL season and also played for the club while they were in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). Renowned for his high marking, he was used mainly as a follower and half back.
He was a premiership player with Collingwood in 1896 and 1903, missing out on the 1901 Grand Final loss (despite playing every game that season) and the 1902 premiership through injury.
Monohan captained the Victorian state team between 1903-1906.
His son, Jack Monohan Jr., played for Collingwood in the 1920s.
Monohan was inducted into the Collingwood Football Club Hall of Fame in 2012.He was the 53rd Collingwood player to receive the honour.
Umpiring career
Monohan became a VFL goal umpire in 1913. After umpiring 181 VFL senior matches and three Grand Finals, Monohan retired as an umpire in 1926.