James Bennett (Australian footballer)

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James Bennett
Personal information
Full name James Bennett
Date of birth (1964-11-05) 5 November 1964 (age 56)
Original team(s) Collegians
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 79 kg (174 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1984–1985 Hawthorn 7 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

James Bennett (born 5 November 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Bennett was a Collegians footballer, who spent most of his time with Hawthorn in the reserves, due to the strength of the senior team. [1] He played perhaps his best game, in the opening round of the 1985 VFL season, when he had 18 disposals and kicked three goals against Geelong. [2] He was a member of Hawthorn's reserves premiership winning side that year and tied with teammate Greg Dear for the Gardiner Medal.

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References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. "AFL Tables: James Bennett". afltables.com.