James Tompkins (Australian rules footballer)

James Tompkins was an Australian rules footballer for Port Adelaide.[1] In a match against West Adelaide at Alberton Oval in 1903 he kicked 15 goals (3 behinds).[2] This feat would remain the club record until 1980 when Tim Evans kicked 16 goals, also in a match against West Adelaide.[3]

James Tompkins
Personal information
Full name James John Tompkins
Nickname(s) Jimmy
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1895–1908 Port Adelaide 147 (151)
Source: AustralianFootball.com

References

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  1. ^ "Australian Football - James Tompkins - Player Bio".
  2. ^ "FOOTBALL". The Advertiser. Vol. XLVI, no. 13, 993. South Australia. 24 August 1903. p. 6. Retrieved 11 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Australian Football - Tim Evans - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 28 May 2017.