James Brassill

James Brassill was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played for Balmain and Annandale in the New South Wales Rugby Football League (NSWRFL).

James Brassill

Personal information
Full name	James Brassill
Playing information
Position	Wing, Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1912–14 Annandale 19 4 0 0 12 1915–18 Balmain 21 9 0 0 27 Total 40 13 0 0 39 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1914 Metropolis 2 3 0 0 9
Source: As of 24 April 2023

Playing career

Brasill made his first grade debut for Annandale in round 11 of the 1912 NSWRFL season against Newtown at Wentworth Park. In 1914, Brassill earned selection for the Metropolis team and scored a hat-trick on his representative debut against Newcastle. Brasill spent three years with the Annandale club with his last season at The Dales ending in a Wooden Spoon. In 1915, Brassill joined Balmain and played ten matches as the club won their first premiership. Balmain were not required to play in a premiership final as the rules of the time adopted the "first past the post" method. In 1917, Brassill won his second premiership with Balmain as they finished eight points clear of South Sydney. Brassill played a further season with Balmain in 1918 scoring four tries in six games.