Jim Sewell Explained

Jim Sewell
Fullname:James Vernon Sewell
Birth Date:3 February 1955
Birth Place:Geraldton, Western Australia
Originalteam:Geraldton
Height:188 cm
Weight:80 kg
Position:Key positions
Statsend:1986
Years1:1976–82
Club1:East Fremantle
Games Goals1:141 (373)
Years2:1983–86
Club2:Footscray
Games Goals2:76 (62)

James Vernon Sewell (born 3 February 1955)[1] is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.

Born in Geraldton, Sewell commenced his senior football career with West Australian Football League (WAFL) club East Fremantle and was centre half forward in their 1979 premiership team[2] with a reputation for high flying marks. When he crossed to Footscray in 1983 he was used initially as a full-back but the following season Sewell played up forward, kicking 28 goals. He was a losing Preliminary Finalist in 1985, kicking two goals in the loss to Hawthorn.

A regular Western Australian representative, Sewell played in the original 1977 State of Origin game[3] and the 1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival.

Following his retirement from football, Sewell served as the Football Manager of the Brisbane Bears.

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Notes and References

  1. Note: Many sources list a 1956 birth date as Sewell understated his age when registering to play for Footscray
  2. News: Football Budget: 1979 Grand Final . 22 Sep 1979 . WAFL.
  3. News: State of Origin: W.A. v Victoria . 8 Oct 1977.