James "Jimmy" Rowe (born 17 September 1999) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Rowe was drafted with the 38th selection in the 2020 AFL draft. Previously playing for Woodville-West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), Rowe kicked 84 goals in 34 games across 2019 and 2020, earning the leading goal kicker in the SANFL for the 2020 season and helping guide the Eagles to the Premiership.[1]
| James Rowe | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Rowe | ||
| Nickname(s) | Jimmy | ||
| Date of birth | 17 September 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Henley/Woodville-West Torrens, (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 38, 2020 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2021, Adelaide vs. Geelong, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018–2020, 2023– | Woodville-West Torrens | 55 (95) | |
| 2021–2022 | Adelaide | 36 (27) | |
| 2021–2022 | Adelaide (SANFL) | 7 (8) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 15, 2023. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Rowe made his AFL debut in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season.[2] He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL season.[3]
Personal life edit
Rowe is the son of former Adelaide, Norwood and South Fremantle player, Stephen Rowe, who played for the Crows between 1991 and 1995. He is currently a radio host and football commentator with FIVEaa radio, and was commentating when James kicked his first goal in his first game.[4]
References edit
- ^ "James Rowe". afc.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "The Crow coming in like a "wrecking ball," and why Thilthorpe is a while off". www.sen.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Crows cut three, Hawks delist small forward after one game". afl.com.au. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "'Good boy!' - Young Crow's dad goes mad on radio as son boots first AFL goal". Fox Sports. 20 March 2021. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
External links edit
- James Rowe's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
- James Rowe at AustralianFootball.com
- James Rowe's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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