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James Kelly

Half Back / Midfielder
2016 - 2017
Essendon Bombers
2011 - 2015
Geelong Cats
James Kelly, known affectionately as Kell, Pops, and The Custodian, is a former Australian rules football player who left an indelible mark on the field during his time with the Geelong Football Club and Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on 29 December 1983 in Melbourne, Victoria, Kelly's talent and dedication to the sport shone through from a young age. Starting his professional career with the Geelong Football Club in 2002, Kelly's versatility as a Half Back and Midfielder quickly made him a valuable asset to the team. Standing at 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) and weighing 85 kg (187 lb), his physical presence coupled with his strategic gameplay made him a formidable opponent on the field. Kelly's exceptional skills did not go unnoticed, leading him to represent Victoria in 2008 and Australia in 2011, showcasing his prowess at a national level. His journey in the AFL continued as he joined the Essendon Football Club in 2016, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable and talented player. Throughout his career, James Kelly exemplified professionalism, sportsmanship, and a deep passion for the game, earning respect and admiration from fans and fellow players alike. His contributions to Australian football have left a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations of players to strive for excellence on and off the field.

Season Stats:

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Bombers
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
20
-
179
25
80%
11
23
87%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
73
-
-
65
0%
319
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
60
-
-
39
0%
230
0%
Assists
8
0.4
179
33
24%
13
19
42%
216
4%
Disposals
405
20.3
124
825
49%
9
659
61%
9132
4%
Kicks
209
10.5
151
479
44%
7
382
55%
5051
4%
Handballs
196
9.8
94
482
41%
8
304
64%
4081
5%
Marks
115
5.8
75
199
58%
7
168
68%
2399
5%
Tackles
74
3.7
111
186
40%
6
122
61%
1479
5%
Hitouts
0
-
-
996
-
-
460
0%
835
0%
Clearances
13
0.7
258
172
8%
14
106
12%
788
2%
Frees For
8
0.4
376
70
11%
20
37
22%
418
2%
Frees Against
18
0.9
136
59
31%
8
41
44%
428
4%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Bombers

All Season Stats (2011-2015, 2016-2017)

Games Played
Total 143
Goals
Total 20
Avg 0.1
Behinds
Total 43
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 55
Avg 0.4
Disposals
Total 3234
Avg 22.6
Kicks
Total 1786
Avg 12.5
Handballs
Total 1448
Avg 10.1
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 55% - 45%
Marks
Total 609
Avg 4.3
Tackles
Total 777
Avg 5.4
Hitouts
Total 3
Avg 0
Clearances
Total 402
Avg 2.8
Frees For
Total 91
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 186
Avg 1.3

James Kelly - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

James Kelly - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

James Kelly - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at James Kelly' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

James Kelly - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at James Kelly' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

James Kelly - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

James Kelly - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of James Kelly in the context of their team and the league as a whole.