James Morrissey (footballer)
Appearance
James Morrissey | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 4 October 1964 | ||
Original team(s) | Old Xaverians (VAFA) | ||
Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1984–1993 | Hawthorn | 106 (100) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1993. | |||
Career highlights | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
James Morrissey (born 4 October 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL) during the 1980s and 1990s.
Morrissey debuted for Hawthorn during the latter part of the 1984 season but did not play another senior game until 1987. He was a member of three Premiership sides in his nine seasons at the Hawks and was among Hawthorn's best in the 1991 Grand Final. He was nicknamed 'The Freak' by his teammates for his ability to kick amazing goals.
External links
- James Morrissey's playing statistics from AFL Tables