Player Watch #8 James Rowbottom

[Kennedy Parker]

James Rowbottom

The Sydney Swans recruited James Rowbottom

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James Rowbottom

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.0

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

4.3

5star

CL

2.0

4star

D

14.6

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.6

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.4

4star

CL

2.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.6

5star

CL

1.2

4star

with their second selection at the 2018 AFL Draft and the midfield bull impacted from the get-go. The Oakleigh Chargers product made his AFL debut against Richmond at Marvel Stadium in Round 5, 2019 and finished the season with 12 senior games beside his name. Rowbottom also led the NEAFL MVP voting when it was hidden from the public after Round 12. The young Swan is a ball magnet, explosive at the stoppages, an outstanding tackler and a clean user of the footy.

James Rowbottom

8

James Rowbottom

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.0

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

4.3

5star

CL

2.0

4star

D

14.6

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.6

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.4

4star

CL

2.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.6

5star

CL

1.2

4star

DOB: 19 September 2000
DEBUT: 2019
DRAFT: #25, 2018 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Camberwell (Vic)/St Kevin's College (Vic)/Oakleigh U18

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[The King!]

What's his role ?

CBA outside of Grundy as the ruck in order

16- 3rd most
17 - 1st
22- 1st
11- 4th
9- 4th
15- 4th
14- 5th
21- 3rd
9- 6th
7- 5th
5- 6th


Maybe means nothing but gradually dropping out of the cba, and they aren't as spread lately , it's become Jmac Heeney Warner with Jordon if he tags. Then Gus even Papley.

I like his tackling and his ability to hold up the play but sometimes he seems to be drifting around and not being used where he should? Seems liked Gulden went down and the change was Jmacs role growing but Rowbottoms dwindling at the same time ?

 

[bedford]

I love the bloke , but is his role now not ours ?

 

[Kbroome]

Had to Bump this thread with all the chat going on about him not being good enough, I reckon that was his most efficient game in the last 4-5 seasons.

80% DE

15 touches

7 tackles

8 contested possessions

8 score involvements

3 tackles inside 50

3 goal assists

 

[The King!]

Had to Bump this thread with all the chat going on about him not being good enough, I reckon that was his most efficient game in the last 4-5 seasons.

80% DE

15 touches

7 tackles

8 contested possessions

8 score involvements

3 tackles inside 50

3 goal assists

I thought he was a non factor for the first half and played out of position .

His CBA went up in the second half a fair way I think and looked better

 

[Kbroome]

I thought he was a non factor for the first half and played out of position .

His CBA went up in the second half a fair way I think and looked better

Had a really good first and third quarter, felt like he found a spot about 60 out from goal in the linkup play

 

[The King!]

Had a really good first and third quarter, felt like he found a spot about 60 out from goal in the linkup play

I wonder if he could even be mid and push back rather than forward .

I think he brings a presence to the centre bounces

 

[McGowan3]

Watched a replay of the game yesterday. Can't believe the knock on Rowbottom by some on here. Pressure and one percenters that he applies helping team mates, especially in close, is outstanding. Could easily had 3 goals as well.

 

[bedford]

Watched a replay of the game yesterday. Can't believe the knock on Rowbottom by some on here. Pressure and one percenters that he applies helping team mates, especially in close, is outstanding. Could easily had 3 goals as well.

His chasing of the ball carrier is what you don't see many do , just his disposal at times is yuk

 

[McGowan3]

His chasing of the ball carrier is what you don't see many do , just his disposal at times is yuk

Yes he hacks it forward a bit but he's ok kicking when he has some time and can roost it a fair way.

 

[The King!]

He can hack kick it and it's annoying but he also does some superb kicks at times

 

[Jewelsbon]

He can hack kick it and it's annoying but he also does some superb kicks at times

He wouldn't be the first Swans midfielder to hack kick out of the middle and I doubt he'll be the last.

 

[bedford]

He wouldn't be the first Swans midfielder to hack kick out of the middle and I doubt he'll be the last.

He just does it better than others