James came in as a mature age player onto our rookie list. James had a really strong pre-season - his professionalism, his attention to detail and preparation for performance was outstanding. This, I believe, allowed James to play seventeen games for the year. James played a variety of roles - as a small pressure forward, he played as a tagging midfielder, and a midfielder in his own right. James should be happy with the season he had, after coming from where he did. Brian Royal melbournefc.com.au

Games MFC 2012 17 MFC Total 17 Goals MFC 2012 4 MFC Total

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Games CSFC 2012 2 Goals CSFC 2012 0

MFC 135 kicks 105 handballs 240 disposals 51 marks 74 tackles (4th)

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 219 votes

Good pick up, but needs to play midfield more. was underwelmed by his forward role.

He does what Neeld asks for: trains hard and goes full on at the footy, and does the one percenters. NOT the world's most talented player (like ?Morton, Gysberts) but never questioned.

Only worth retaining if played midfield. He is not and will never be anything else.

Maybe some white boots might make him look faster across the ground?