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Author:  In London Still [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:25 am ]
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http://www.blueseum.org/tiki-index.php? ... hael+James

What happened to this guy? Had a great debut season in 1991 then was never seen again. Was his good season a reflection of the general poor quality of the team in 1991? Were his skills not up to scratch? Did he lose interest in the game? Does anyone know?
Author:  TruBlueBrad [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:44 am ]
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I'm pretty sure he was at the club in 1992, but joined Andrew Phillips with the dreaded 'indefinite' injury. James injury may have been a groin (probably would be diagnosed as OP these days).
Author:  zoneman [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:21 am ]
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Good question I L S. Could be good research assigmnment for a dedicated TC'er.
Author:  7dominator [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:17 am ]
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His father John was one of my early football heroes.

A tremendously versatile player. To be able to hold down a key position at under 6 foot was remarkable.
Author:  Rhys26 [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:35 am ]
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He was a good drinker
Author:  CK95 [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:46 am ]
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In London Still wrote:
http://www.blueseum.org/tiki-index.php?page=Michael+James

What happened to this guy? Had a great debut season in 1991 then was never seen again. Was his good season a reflection of the general poor quality of the team in 1991? Were his skills not up to scratch? Did he lose interest in the game? Does anyone know?



I remember him debuting in 91 but don’t remember him being great. Then again as you said the whole side struggled that year.
Author:  woof [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:47 am ]
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Rhys26 wrote:
He was a good drinker


Had a drink with him Rhys?
Author:  SparkyBlue [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:49 pm ]
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I know what happened to him,...




...he was wearing number 10.

That jumper is cursed!
Author:  Kouta [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:59 pm ]
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TruBlueBrad wrote:
James injury may have been a groin (probably would be diagnosed as OP these days).

:lol:

James definitely had O P.
Author:  Warby [ Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:09 pm ]
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Showed a bit in the twos....but didn't have his Dad's talent or G & D.
Author:  GAVROMAN [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:14 am ]
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7dominator wrote:
His father John was one of my early football heroes.

A tremendously versatile player. To be able to hold down a key position at under 6 foot was remarkable.


One of our very few Brownlow medallists im pretty sure.
Author:  murraycray [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:28 am ]
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GAVROMAN wrote:
7dominator wrote:
His father John was one of my early football heroes.

A tremendously versatile player. To be able to hold down a key position at under 6 foot was remarkable.


One of our very few Brownlow medallists im pretty sure.

Johnny James, was a great, hard at it player. Probably played his best footy at half back.
An Andy McKay type would be a fair description, won the 1961 Brownlow, has lived in Robinvale for many years.
Yeah, enjoys a cooling ale on a warm day, but Hey it gets bloody hot in Robinvale :-D
Author:  verbs [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:05 am ]
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Something must've been up for him not to be persevered with. He currently has the 10th best possession average of anyone who has played for the Blues since 1986. And that includes one game where he only got two possessions. 33 in his last game too.

I remember a classic Blues News article about him. I can't quite recall the specifics but it was something along the lines that when he was at school, his school footy team beat their record for goals scored in a match which had been set previously by John James and his schoolmates. And Michael beat John's individual goals in a game record with something crazy like 30 goals.

Would definitely make a great Blueseum article.
Author:  HELLAS BLUE [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:42 am ]
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Michael James could definitely play. Showed a lot in a struggling side. God only knows what happened to him.
Author:  MarkNo3 [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:05 pm ]
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GAVROMAN wrote:
7dominator wrote:
His father John was one of my early football heroes.

A tremendously versatile player. To be able to hold down a key position at under 6 foot was remarkable.


One of our very few Brownlow medallists im pretty sure.


A real Carlton supporter wouldnt have had to add "im pretty sure" they would have known.

When you gonna start your next tanking thread Gav?
Author:  Wojee [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:34 pm ]
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I'm Mick James, bitch!
Author:  darknavy [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:45 pm ]
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Heard that he liked to drink abit too much a bit too often
Author:  In London Still [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:19 pm ]
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Thanks everyone - really appreciate the effort to shed some light on his story. I prefer the O.P. explanation to the drinking issue implying lack of discpiline!

I had a look in Holmesby and Main's Encyclopedia of AFL footballers (6th edition) and there is no info there on him whatsoever apart from his basisc stats!
Author:  Stefchook [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:46 pm ]
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In London Still wrote:
I had a look in Holmesby and Main's Encyclopedia of AFL footballers (6th edition) and there is no info there on him whatsoever apart from his basisc stats!


Probably because he didn't play for St Kilda or the Swans.
Author:  Trem [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:26 pm ]
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Showed a lot in his debut season of 01 and really though he'd kick on.
Was beset by injury thereafter. Was certainly around for 03 as I remember his picture being in a finals record.
Was pretty slow though it must be said. Andrew Phillips was a bigger loss.
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