Jim Krakouer
North Melbourne and St Kilda
AFL career
147 games236 goals
- Debut
- R1 1982 v RCH27 Mar 1982
- Most recent
- R9 1991 v SYD19 May 1991
Stats
1991 | STK | 3 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 14.0 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 49 |
1990 | STK | 10 | 11.4 | 6.1 | 17.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 62 |
1989 | NTH | 11 | 10.8 | 4.7 | 15.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 59 |
1988 | NTH | 19 | 13.5 | 6.6 | 20.2 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 79 |
1987 | NTH | 20 | 13.5 | 7.4 | 20.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 81 |
1986 | NTH | 19 | 14.9 | 6.0 | 20.9 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.0 | - | 1.7 | 0.7 | - |
1985 | NTH | 18 | 14.4 | 6.8 | 21.3 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 | - | 1.6 | 1.3 | - |
1984 | NTH | 14 | 11.9 | 5.6 | 17.5 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 2.2 | - | 1.6 | 1.1 | - |
1983 | NTH | 18 | 12.8 | 6.1 | 18.9 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 3.3 | - | 2.4 | 1.5 | - |
1982 | NTH | 15 | 10.1 | 6.3 | 16.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | - | 1.8 | 1.0 | - |
Bio
Jim Krakouer arrived at North Melbourne in 1982 from Claremont in the WAFL, entering the league alongside his younger brother Phil to form one of the most distinct pairings in VFL/AFL history. A rover and small forward, Krakouer possessed exceptional ball-handling skills and a low centre of gravity that made him difficult to dispossess. He was renowned for an almost telepathic on-field understanding with his brother, often executing rapid handball chains in heavy traffic that left opposition defences flat-footed. While his skill level was elite, his career was occasionally hampered by a fiery temperament and subsequent tribunal suspensions which interrupted his momentum.
During his time at Arden Street, Krakouer became a dominant figure, winning the Syd Barker Medal in 1986 and twice topping the club's goalkicking. Despite his standing at North Melbourne, he departed the club after the 1989 season, moving to St Kilda via the pre-season draft. He played a further two years at Moorabbin, though his impact was limited compared to his prime at the Kangaroos. A member of the Indigenous Team of the Century, his footballing legacy extended into the next generation through his son Andrew, who carved out a successful career at Richmond and Collingwood.
Profile
- Full name
- James Gordon Krakouer
- Born
- 13 Oct 1958 (age 68y 8d)
- Birthplace
- Mount Barker, WA
- Height
- 167 cm
- Weight
- 67 kg
Teams
Honours
Family
- Son:Andrew J. Krakouer
- Brother:Phil Krakouer, Andrew Krakouer
- Nephew:Nathan Krakouer
Bio
1 revisionJim Krakouer arrived at North Melbourne in 1982 from Claremont in the WAFL, entering the league alongside his younger brother Phil to form one of the most distinct pairings in VFL/AFL history. A rover and small forward, Krakouer possessed exceptional ball-handling skills and a low centre of gravity that made him difficult to dispossess. He was renowned for an almost telepathic on-field understanding with his brother, often executing rapid handball chains in heavy traffic that left opposition defences flat-footed. While his skill level was elite, his career was occasionally hampered by a fiery temperament and subsequent tribunal suspensions which interrupted his momentum.
During his time at Arden Street, Krakouer became a dominant figure, winning the Syd Barker Medal in 1986 and twice topping the club's goalkicking. Despite his standing at North Melbourne, he departed the club after the 1989 season, moving to St Kilda via the pre-season draft. He played a further two years at Moorabbin, though his impact was limited compared to his prime at the Kangaroos. A member of the Indigenous Team of the Century, his footballing legacy extended into the next generation through his son Andrew, who carved out a successful career at Richmond and Collingwood.