Des James
Des James (1952 – 27 June 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Sandy Bay in the Tasmanian Football League (TFL).
James, a back pocket, is noted his performances at the 1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival, which earned him a spot in the All-Australian team.[1]
An Indigenous player, he was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2005.[2] His older brother Glenn James was an umpire in the Victorian Football League. Des James died on 27 June 2024.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Our seven make Australian team". The Age. 9 October 1979. p. 36.
- ^ "108. Des James | AFL Tasmania Hall of Fame".
- ^ "Vale Des James, 1952–2024". afl.com.au. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.