James Gowans (born 13 March 1977) is an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Australian Football League (AFL).
![]() | This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (October 2016) |
James Gowans | |||
---|---|---|---|
Personal information | |||
Full name | James Gowans | ||
Date of birth | (1977-03-13) 13 March 1977 (age 45) | ||
Original team(s) | Werribee | ||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1999 | St Kilda | 4 (2) | |
2000–12 | Central District | 245 | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2012. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Recruited from Werribee, Gowans only made four appearances with the St Kilda senior side, mostly as a half forward flanker.
In 2000 he joined his twin brother Chris at Central District. He has participated in all of the club's nine SANFL premierships and won the Jack Oatey Medal when they claimed their first flag in 2000. He also won a Bob Quinn Medal in 2002 and the Central District 'Best and Fairest' award the following year.
Jack Oatey Medal winners | |
---|---|
| |
The Jack Oatey Medal has been awarded since 1981 to the "best" player in the South Australian National Football League Grand Final. |
Norm Russell Medal • Central District Football Club best and fairest winners | |
---|---|
|
1999 AFL rookie draft | |
---|---|
First round |
|
Second round |
|
Third round |
|
Fourth round |
|
Fifth round |
|
Sixth round |
|