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James Tunstill is prepared to go the extra mile for his footy career.
The Lions’ final selection in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft spent the past year doing the 450km round trip from his Busselton home in the Southwest of Western Australia to Perth to play footy.
Each week he’d make the trip to turn out for either WAFL Club East Perth or the WA State 19s side.
It was only his first full season in an elite program, and it seemed to the many scouts who tracked his progressed that his game developed on a weekly basis.
The 41st pick in the draft has made a name for himself as a hard-working midfielder capable of breaking lines with his run and carry and also his attacking ball use.
EAST PERTH midfielder James Tunstill has enjoyed a solid season at WAFL Colts level, earning selection in the West Australian Under 19’s State Squad and seeing his side finish top three at season’s end. Tunstill has made a name for himself as a hard working midfielder capable of breaking opposition lines with his carry and kicking. In Saturday’s do-or-die final against East Fremantle, Tunstill stood up to be a major ball winner in the Royals’ midfield.
POCKET PROFILE
James Tunstill East Perth/Western Australia
DOB: 18/07/2003 (18-years-old) Height: 185cmWeight: 76kg
Position: Midfielder
2021 Averages: WAFL Colts (15 games)
21.6 disposals | 14.3 kicks | 7.3 handballs | 3.3 marks | 3.2 tackles | 4.9 inside 50s | 0.4 goals (6 total)
James Tunstill a current Year 12 student has had a busy year of school with preparation for ATAR exams as well as playing Australian Rules Football in the West Australian Football League.
“During the season, I train two to three times a week, depending on whether the state program is running. If the state program is going on, then I will train Monday nights in Boyanup, Tuesday and Thursday nights in Perth if we’re playing a state game on the weekend, but it certainly changes every week.”
“I utilise any spare time I have to get on top of my studies. It is something that I have had to improve on and get better at. Being organised is essential to getting through Year 12, especially with extra commitments,” said James.
James is grateful for the support from his teachers at School throughout the year saying, “My teachers have been really understanding of my situation. I am really thankful for their guidance and help throughout the year. They are prepared to do the extra work which is really encouraging.”
The draft hopeful is patiently waiting for next year’s draft to be announced, but he also has a solid back-up plan.
“If I get picked up (for the Australian Football League) then that sorts me out for next year, but if I don’t then I intend to move up to Perth. I received an early offer at UWA for Sport Science, so that is sort of Plan B. I want to move closer to my WAFL club, East Perth, as well.”
“I definitely want to play AFL footy. It is something that I have dreamt of as a kid, so to realise that dream would be unreal. Fulfilling whatever potential is important to me. I don’t want to have any regrets so if I give it a good crack then I can be proud of that,” added James.
The Lions’ final selection in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft spent the past year doing the 450km round trip from his Busselton home in the Southwest of Western Australia to Perth to play footy.
Each week he’d make the trip to turn out for either WAFL Club East Perth or the WA State 19s side.
It was only his first full season in an elite program, and it seemed to the many scouts who tracked his progressed that his game developed on a weekly basis.
The 41st pick in the draft has made a name for himself as a hard-working midfielder capable of breaking lines with his run and carry and also his attacking ball use.
Lions Land James Tunstill With Final Pick
Western Australian James Tunstill is as dedicated as they come.
www.lions.com.au
EAST PERTH midfielder James Tunstill has enjoyed a solid season at WAFL Colts level, earning selection in the West Australian Under 19’s State Squad and seeing his side finish top three at season’s end. Tunstill has made a name for himself as a hard working midfielder capable of breaking opposition lines with his carry and kicking. In Saturday’s do-or-die final against East Fremantle, Tunstill stood up to be a major ball winner in the Royals’ midfield.
POCKET PROFILE
James Tunstill East Perth/Western Australia
DOB: 18/07/2003 (18-years-old) Height: 185cmWeight: 76kg
Position: Midfielder
2021 Averages: WAFL Colts (15 games)
21.6 disposals | 14.3 kicks | 7.3 handballs | 3.3 marks | 3.2 tackles | 4.9 inside 50s | 0.4 goals (6 total)
WAFL Colts Player Focus: James Tunstill (East Perth)
EAST PERTH midfielder James Tunstill has enjoyed a solid season at WAFL Colts level, earning selection in the West Australian Under 19’s State Squad and seeing his side finish top three at season’s end. Tunstill has made a name for himself as a hard working midfielder capable of breaking...
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James Tunstill a current Year 12 student has had a busy year of school with preparation for ATAR exams as well as playing Australian Rules Football in the West Australian Football League.
“During the season, I train two to three times a week, depending on whether the state program is running. If the state program is going on, then I will train Monday nights in Boyanup, Tuesday and Thursday nights in Perth if we’re playing a state game on the weekend, but it certainly changes every week.”
“I utilise any spare time I have to get on top of my studies. It is something that I have had to improve on and get better at. Being organised is essential to getting through Year 12, especially with extra commitments,” said James.
James is grateful for the support from his teachers at School throughout the year saying, “My teachers have been really understanding of my situation. I am really thankful for their guidance and help throughout the year. They are prepared to do the extra work which is really encouraging.”
The draft hopeful is patiently waiting for next year’s draft to be announced, but he also has a solid back-up plan.
“If I get picked up (for the Australian Football League) then that sorts me out for next year, but if I don’t then I intend to move up to Perth. I received an early offer at UWA for Sport Science, so that is sort of Plan B. I want to move closer to my WAFL club, East Perth, as well.”
“I definitely want to play AFL footy. It is something that I have dreamt of as a kid, so to realise that dream would be unreal. Fulfilling whatever potential is important to me. I don’t want to have any regrets so if I give it a good crack then I can be proud of that,” added James.
Year 12 student juggles more than just ATAR studies – Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
James Tunstill a current Year 12 student has had a busy year of school with preparation for ATAR exams as well as playing Australian Rules Football in the West Australian Football League. “During the season, I train two to three times a week, depending on whether the state program is running. If...
www.bcgs.wa.edu.au