James Rowe (Australian footballer)

James "Jimmy" Rowe (born 17 September 1999), is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays 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]

For other people named James Rowe, see James Rowe (disambiguation).

James Rowe
Personal information
Full name James Rowe
Nickname(s) Jimmy
Date of birth (1999-09-17) 17 September 1999
Place of birth Adelaide, South Australia
Original team(s) Henley/Woodville-West Torrens, (SANFL)
Draft No. 38 2020 AFL draft
Height 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 71 kg (157 lb)
Position(s) Small Forward
Club information
Current club Adelaide Football Club
Number 31
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021-present Adelaide 13 (13)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Rowe made his AFL debut in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season.[2]

Personal life

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.[3]

References
  1. "James Rowe". afc.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. "The Crow coming in like a "wrecking ball," and why Thilthorpe is a while off". www.sen.com.au. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  3. "'Good boy!' - Young Crow's dad goes mad on radio as son boots first AFL goal". Fox Sports. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.


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