| Jim Plunkett | |
| Fullname: | Jim Plunkett |
| Birth Date: | 26 July 1978 |
| Originalteam: | Northern Knights |
| Draftpick: | 32nd, 1996 AFL draft |
| Height: | 179 cm |
| Weight: | 79 kg |
| Statsend: | 2003 |
| Years1: | 1999–2000 |
| Club1: | Western Bulldogs |
| Games Goals1: | 10 (1) |
| Years2: | 2001–2003 |
| Club2: | Carlton |
| Games Goals2: | 37 (14) |
| Games Goalstotal: | 47 (15) |
Jim Plunkett (born 26 July 1978) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Western Bulldogs and Carlton in the Australian Football League (AFL).
A midfielder, Plunkett played initially at Montmorency and was recruited from the Northern Knights. Selected with the 32nd pick of the 1996 AFL draft, he was part of a trade which saw Barry Standfield come to the Western Bulldogs. He spent two seasons in the reserves before making his AFL debut in 1999.[1]
Plunkett was delisted by the Bulldogs at the end of the 2000 season but given another opportunity when he was rookie listed by Carlton. He put in a strong performance in the 2001 elimination final win over Adelaide, with 34 disposals and two goals.[2] In 2002 he was a regular member of the team and played 18 games but was let go by the club after a poor showing the following season.
More recently, Plunkett has been involved in the Leading Teams leadership program, which helps sports and work groups with leadership techniques.[3]