Jack Noel was principally a batsman, but he was also a useful bowler and wicket-keeper and excellent fieldsman, who early in his career came close to selection for the national team.

[1][2] Opening the batting in his second first-class match he made South Australia's top score of 52 in a loss to Victoria in 1880–81.

[4] In 1882–83, when South Australia were dismissed for 23 by Victoria, he opened once again and made 18.

[7] Noel worked from 1880 to 1937 as a customs and shipping representative for G. Wood, Son and Co. in Port Adelaide.

He died in 1938 at the age of 81, leaving a widow and a daughter.