Charlie James
South Melbourne
AFL career
78 games13 goals
- Debut
- R12 1899 v STK29 July 1899
- Most recent
- SR3 1904 v GEE3 Sept 1904
Stats
Bio
Arriving at the Lake Oval from local side Albert Park, Charlie James was a sturdy defender who experienced a remarkably high-stakes introduction to VFL football. After breaking into the South Melbourne lineup late in the 1899 season, he found himself manning a key defensive post in the Grand Final against Fitzroy in just his fifth senior appearance, participating in the heartbreaking one-point loss. He subsequently established himself as the Bloods' first-choice full-back, known for his disciplined checking and ability to lock down the opposition's spearhead rather than accumulating high possession numbers himself. James remained a fixture in the South Melbourne defence during the early Federation years, providing consistent service for six seasons before hanging up his boots following the 1904 campaign.
Profile
- Born
- 22 Mar 1880
- Died
- 09 Jan 1936 (aged 55y 293d)
- Birthplace
- North Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Port Melbourne, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionArriving at the Lake Oval from local side Albert Park, Charlie James was a sturdy defender who experienced a remarkably high-stakes introduction to VFL football. After breaking into the South Melbourne lineup late in the 1899 season, he found himself manning a key defensive post in the Grand Final against Fitzroy in just his fifth senior appearance, participating in the heartbreaking one-point loss. He subsequently established himself as the Bloods' first-choice full-back, known for his disciplined checking and ability to lock down the opposition's spearhead rather than accumulating high possession numbers himself. James remained a fixture in the South Melbourne defence during the early Federation years, providing consistent service for six seasons before hanging up his boots following the 1904 campaign.