T. Jimmy Matthews
St Kilda
AFL career
12 games18 goals
- Debut
- R1 1907 v CAR27 Apr 1907
- Most recent
- SR3 1907 v FIT31 Aug 1907
Stats
Bio
Hailing from Mount Gambier, South Australia, Thomas "Jimmy" Matthews is far better remembered in the annals of sporting history as the Test leg-spinner who claimed two hat-tricks in a single match rather than for his brief VFL tenure. His League footballing cameo occurred solely during the 1907 season with St Kilda, where he operated as a dangerous option near goal, returning an impressive 18 goals from just 12 appearances in an era of generally low scoring. Despite showing genuine aptitude as a forward, his time at the Junction Oval was fleeting, and he ultimately prioritized his cricket commitments and VFA football with Williamstown over a sustained VFL career.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Apr 1884
- Died
- 14 Oct 1943 (aged 59y 194d)
- Birthplace
- Mount Gambier, SA
- Deathplace
- Caulfield, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHailing from Mount Gambier, South Australia, Thomas "Jimmy" Matthews is far better remembered in the annals of sporting history as the Test leg-spinner who claimed two hat-tricks in a single match rather than for his brief VFL tenure. His League footballing cameo occurred solely during the 1907 season with St Kilda, where he operated as a dangerous option near goal, returning an impressive 18 goals from just 12 appearances in an era of generally low scoring. Despite showing genuine aptitude as a forward, his time at the Junction Oval was fleeting, and he ultimately prioritized his cricket commitments and VFA football with Williamstown over a sustained VFL career.