Syd Jackson (born 1 July 1944) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Carlton Blues during the 1970s.
An Indigenous Australian, Jackson was a Stolen Generations child and was adopted by Ern Manea.
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.
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.