James Cousins
Hawthorn, Williamstown and Richmond
AFL career
35 games12 goals
- Debut
- R10 2017 v SYD26 May 2017
- Most recent
- R19 2021 v ADE24 July 2021
Stats
AFL
2021 | HAW | 10 | 10.1 | 8.6 | 18.7 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 3.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 71 | 78 |
2020 | HAW | 6 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 19.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 69 | 85 |
2019 | HAW | 12 | 10.8 | 7.5 | 18.3 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 74 | 69 |
2018 | HAW | 4 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 12.8 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 51 | 45 |
2017 | HAW | 3 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 13.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 55 | 54 |
VFL
2025 | WIL | 7 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 15.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 56 |
2024 | WIL | 13 | 11.7 | 7.3 | 19.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 75 |
2023 | WIL | 6 | 15.5 | 7.8 | 23.3 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 90 |
2022 | WIL | 8 | 15.4 | 9.6 | 25.0 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 92 |
2021 | BHH | 1 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 21.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 78 |
2019 | BHH | 5 | 16.8 | 10.4 | 27.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 100 |
2018 | BHH | 8 | 18.0 | 8.0 | 26.0 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 105 |
2017 | BHH | 8 | 16.3 | 8.5 | 24.8 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 5.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 105 |
2016 | RCH | 1 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 62 |
Bio
Recruited from the Murray Bushrangers with pick 46 in the 2017 Rookie Draft, James Cousins established himself as an industrious inside midfielder capable of drifting forward to impact the scoreboard. After earning elevation to the senior list following strong form at Box Hill—where he would eventually claim a VFL best and fairest—Cousins made his debut in 2017. He was defined by his contested ball-winning ability and high work rate around stoppages, often serving as a reliable rotation player during Hawthorn's transition period following their premiership dynasty. Despite producing several high-possession performances, he struggled to consistently lock down a spot in the starting 22 amidst a congested midfield group. Cousins was delisted at the conclusion of the 2021 season as the Hawks aggressively pursued a youth-focused list management strategy, finishing his AFL career with 35 games.
Profile
- Born
- 19 Mar 1998 (age 28y 217d)
- Birthplace
- Mansfield, VIC
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
Teams
Honours
- VFL Premiership2018
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Murray Bushrangers with pick 46 in the 2017 Rookie Draft, James Cousins established himself as an industrious inside midfielder capable of drifting forward to impact the scoreboard. After earning elevation to the senior list following strong form at Box Hill—where he would eventually claim a VFL best and fairest—Cousins made his debut in 2017. He was defined by his contested ball-winning ability and high work rate around stoppages, often serving as a reliable rotation player during Hawthorn's transition period following their premiership dynasty. Despite producing several high-possession performances, he struggled to consistently lock down a spot in the starting 22 amidst a congested midfield group. Cousins was delisted at the conclusion of the 2021 season as the Hawks aggressively pursued a youth-focused list management strategy, finishing his AFL career with 35 games.