Syd James
South Melbourne and Hawthorn
AFL career
10 games3 goals
- Debut
- R1 1923 v COL5 May 1923
- Most recent
- R6 1925 v NTH6 June 1925
Stats
Bio
A versatile South Australian utility, Syd James compiled a unique footballing resume that saw him play in the inaugural league seasons of two different clubs across two states. After establishing himself at Norwood and West Torrens, he captained Glenelg in their debut SANFL campaign in 1921 before crossing the border to join South Melbourne two years later. Known for his aerial strength and long kicking ability, James briefly departed the VFL to captain-coach Cananore in Tasmania, but returned to Victoria in 1925 to sign with Hawthorn. He featured in the Mayblooms' historic first VFL season, playing two games as a seasoned veteran before hanging up his boots.
Profile
- Full name
- Syd V. James
- Born
- 26 Oct 1895
- Died
- 03 Aug 1966 (aged 70y 281d)
- Birthplace
- Glanville, SA
- Deathplace
- Canterbury, VIC
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA versatile South Australian utility, Syd James compiled a unique footballing resume that saw him play in the inaugural league seasons of two different clubs across two states. After establishing himself at Norwood and West Torrens, he captained Glenelg in their debut SANFL campaign in 1921 before crossing the border to join South Melbourne two years later. Known for his aerial strength and long kicking ability, James briefly departed the VFL to captain-coach Cananore in Tasmania, but returned to Victoria in 1925 to sign with Hawthorn. He featured in the Mayblooms' historic first VFL season, playing two games as a seasoned veteran before hanging up his boots.