Syd James
Geelong
AFL career
5 games1 goals
- Debut
- R6 1919 v FIT9 June 1919
- Most recent
- R12 1919 v COL26 July 1919
Stats
Bio
Arriving at Corio Oval in the wake of the Great War, Syd James carried a poignant family legacy as the third brother to represent Geelong. He followed in the footsteps of long-serving defender Fred James and their middle brother Les, a promising player who had tragically been killed in action in France just two years prior. Syd broke into the senior side for the 1919 season, contributing a goal during his five-game tenure as the club looked to rebuild its list after the wartime hiatus. Although his time at the elite level was fleeting, his selection ensured the James name remained a fixture on the team sheet during a pivotal transitional era for the Pivotonians.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Apr 1898
- Died
- 12 Aug 1969 (aged 71y 127d)
Teams
Family
- Brother:Fred James, Les James
Bio
1 revisionArriving at Corio Oval in the wake of the Great War, Syd James carried a poignant family legacy as the third brother to represent Geelong. He followed in the footsteps of long-serving defender Fred James and their middle brother Les, a promising player who had tragically been killed in action in France just two years prior. Syd broke into the senior side for the 1919 season, contributing a goal during his five-game tenure as the club looked to rebuild its list after the wartime hiatus. Although his time at the elite level was fleeting, his selection ensured the James name remained a fixture on the team sheet during a pivotal transitional era for the Pivotonians.