James Bennett (Australian footballer)

James Bennett
Personal information
Full name	James Bennett
Date of birth	5 November 1964
Original team(s)	Collegians
Height / weight	188 cm / 79 kg
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1984–1985	Hawthorn	7 (4)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985.

James Bennett (born 5 November 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Bennett was a Collegians footballer, who spent most of his time with Hawthorn in the reserves, due to the strength of the senior team.^[1] He played perhaps his best game, in the opening round of the 1985 VFL season, when he had 18 disposals and kicked three goals against Geelong.^[2] He was a member of Hawthorn's reserves premiership winning side that year and tied with teammate Greg Dear for the Gardiner Medal.

References

1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
2. AFL Tables: James Bennett