James Tompkins (Australian rules footballer)
James Tompkins was an Australian rules footballer for Port Adelaide.[1] In a match against West Adelaide at Alberton Oval in 1903 he kicked 15 goals (3 behinds).[2] This feat would remain the club record until 1980 when Tim Evans kicked 16 goals, also in a match against West Adelaide.[3]
| James Tompkins | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James John Tompkins | ||
| Nickname(s) | Jimmy | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1895–1908 | Port Adelaide | 147 (151) | |
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
References
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- "Australian Football - James Tompkins - Player Bio".
- "FOOTBALL". The Advertiser. Vol. XLVI, no. 13, 993. South Australia. 24 August 1903. p. 6. Retrieved 11 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Australian Football - Tim Evans - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
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