Max James
{{Short description|Australian rules footballer}}
{{Use Australian English|date=August 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Infobox AFL biography
| name = Max James
| image =
| fullname = Max James
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1951|12|27|df=yes}}
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| death_date =
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| height = 186 cm
| weight = 86 kg
| position = Centre half forward
| statsend = 1982
| years1 = 1971-77, 1982–85
| club1 = {{AFL Por}}
| games_goals1 = 148 (152)
| years2 = 1978–1982
| club2 = South Melbourne/Sydney
| games_goals2 = {{0}}54 {{0}}(57)
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| careerhighlights = *SANFL Premiership 1977
- Simpson Medal 1977 (SA v WA in Perth)
}}
Max James (born 27 December 1951) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). He also spent 5 years in the Victorian Football League (VFL) playing for South Melbourne.{{Ref AFL Encyc|4th|318}}
Port Adelaide (1971–1977)
James started out at Port Adelaide in 1971 and was a member of their 1977 premiership team. James represented South Australia in eight interstate matches, including at the 1975 Knockout Carnival. In 1977 he was awarded a Simpson Medal for his performance in a match against Western Australia.
South Melbourne (1978–1982)
James transferred to South Melbourne and made his VFL debut in the opening round of the 1978 VFL season. Known for his high flying marks, most of James's games were played from centre half forward, but he was used in various others positions during an injury-riddled stint in the league.
When South Melbourne relocated to Sydney for the 1982 VFL season, James joined them in the move but could only manage three appearances. His son Heath James would later play for the Sydney Swans.{{Cite news |date=17 November 2024 |title=‘I can’t run around with my kids’: The brutal aftermath of footy pain |url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/former-sydney-swans-fatherson-selection-heath-james-and-his-complicated-relationship-with-footy/news-story/29e79bc97249a0737c81b9e352c52d84 |url-access=subscription |work=The Advertiser}}
Port Adelaide (1982–1985)
James returned to Port Adelaide to finish his career.
Political career
James ran as an independent candidate at the 2010 South Australian state election in the House of Assembly seat of Port Adelaide held by Rann Labor Treasurer Kevin Foley.{{Cite news |date=12 January 2011 |title=Independents lining up to claim Kevin Foley's safe seat of Port Adelaide if he stands down |url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/independents-lining-up-to-claim-kevin-foleys-safe-seat-of-port-adelaide-if-he-stands-down/news-story/787105ab30f924b518a61fda831f4b9d |work=The Advertiser}} In a candidate field of five, James came third receiving 11 percent of the vote.{{Cite web |date=29 March 2010 |title=Port Adelaide - 2010 South Australian Election |url=http://www.abc.net.au/elections/sa/2010/guide/port.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20101010075932/http://www.abc.net.au/elections/sa/2010/guide/port.htm |archive-date=10 Oct 2010 |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=ABC News |language=en}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{AFL Tables|ref=M/Max_James.html}}
- {{AustralianFootball|ref=max%2Bjames/11249}}
{{1977 Port Adelaide premiership players}}
{{Simpson Medal winners}}
{{Port Adelaide leading goalkickers}}
{{1979 South Australia State of Origin players}}
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Category:Australian rules footballers from South Australia
Category:Port Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players
Category:Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions)