Des James
Des James is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Sandy Bay in the Tasmanian Football League (TFL).
James, a back pocket, is noted his performances at the 1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival, which earned him a spot in the All-Australian team.[1]
An Indigenous player, he was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2005.[2]
References[]
- ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UPZUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=oJIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3921%2C4126639 The Age, 9 October 1979, page 36
- ^ "108. Des James | AFL Tasmania Hall of Fame".
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Categories:
- Australian rules footballers from Tasmania
- Tasmanian State of Origin players
- Sandy Bay Football Club players
- Indigenous Australian players of Australian rules football
- All-Australians (1953–1988)
- Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame inductees
- Living people