Jason van Blerk
| Date of birth | 16 March 1968 |
| Place of birth | Sydney |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
This tough-tackling Australian international, with 32 caps to his name, featured at left back, centre half and in midfield for Albion during the 2000-01 season. His performances were both vigorous and competitive and with Neil Clement behind him he found more time to venture forward in an attempt to create goal-scoring opportunities for his colleagues. Sidelined for a while with a hamstring problem, his competitive approach was admired by all and he was key member of the Baggies' squad. After he was released in the summer, Jason had a brief spell at Stockport County before joining Hull City. Prior to his move to Europe, Jason - whose father, Cliff, was also a Aussie international - played in Australia for Blacktown City and APIA Leichardt.
Jason joined Macclesfield Town in March 2004 on non-contract terms.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sint Truiden | |||
| Go Ahead Eagles | 08 Sep 1994 | ||
| Millwall | 08 Sep 1994 | 30 Jun 1997 | |
| Manchester City | 09 Aug 1997 | 13 Mar 1998 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 13 Mar 1998 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Stockport County | 10 Aug 2001 | 13 Nov 2001 | |
| Wrexham | 10 Dec 2001 | 14 Dec 2001 | T |
| Hull City | 02 Jan 2002 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Shrewsbury Town | 08 Aug 2002 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Altrincham | 19 Sep 2003 | 19 Oct 2003 | |
| Colwyn Bay | 24 Oct 2003 | 08 Dec 2003 | |
| Wollongong Wolves | 08 Dec 2003 | 25 Mar 2004 | |
| Macclesfield Town | 25 Mar 2004 | 09 May 2004 | |
| Mossley | 01 Aug 2004 | 24 Dec 2004 | |
| Colwyn Bay | 24 Dec 2004 | 31 Mar 2005 | |
| Runcorn FC Halton | 31 Mar 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1994-95 | Millwall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Millwall | League Cup | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | Manchester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 | 35 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 10 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Stockport County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Stockport County | League Division 1 | 13 |
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| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 4 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | League Division 3 | 17 | 6 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | York City v Shrewsbury Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Southend United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Leyton Orient | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Walsall v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Rochdale v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Torquay United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Bristol Rovers | L | 2-5 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Carlisle United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Morecambe | W | 3-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Oxford United v Shrewsbury Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Stafford Rangers | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Swansea City v Shrewsbury Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Barrow | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 10 Dec 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Boston United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 6-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Exeter City v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Leyton Orient v Shrewsbury Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Carlisle United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - northern section (1st leg) |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Mar 2003 | Wrexham v Shrewsbury Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Kidderminster Harriers v Shrewsbury Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Hull City v Shrewsbury Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Shrewsbury Town v Swansea City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.