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{{short description|Australian rules footballer, born 1966}}
'''Jim West''' (]), Mayor of ], ], ] (]-Present).
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{{Use Australian English|date=April 2011}}
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| height = 190&nbsp;cm
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| position = Full-Forward
| statsend = 1999
| years1 = 1990–92
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| games_goals1 = 37 (54)
| careerhighlights = * 1990 Sydney Leading Goal kicker (34 goals)
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'''Jim West''' (born 12 April 1966) is a former ]er, playing with the ] from ] to ].
==Controversy==
West was recently found to have been involved in ] ] sites and found to have been giving internships to young males whom, it is assumed, he was attracted to. In addition, he is accused of molestation while he was a sheriff and gave a ] troop head.


Recruited from ] in the ] (SANFL), West never really establishing himself in the lineup, only managing 37 games (and kicking 54 goals).<ref>''rleague'', "Jim West", http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jim_West.html Retrieved 7 February 2010</ref>
West called the ] allegations "flat lies," but has admitted to having private online relationships in the past year through ]. He has said that the people he chatted with online were adults and he has denied the charges that he has sought out minors. Although West has now admitted to having consensual homosexual relationships, he maintains that he is not gay and stands by his longtime opposition to ].


The highlight of his career came in his debut season of 1990, when he topped the ]' goal kicking with 34 goals. This was an unsuccessful season for the Swans, where they finished second last and struggled to kick goals all year.
There have been recent calls for him to resign, yet West has announced he intends to continue on as Mayor.


West returned to the ] where he played with the ] in their 1997 Premiership team.
==External Links==

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West also played and coached at the ] from 1999 to 2004.
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{{Sydney leading goalkickers}}
{{1988 VFL national draft}}
{{1992 AFL mid-season draft}}

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Latest revision as of 19:01, 21 November 2024

Australian rules footballer, born 1966

Australian rules footballer
Jim West
Personal information
Full name Jim West
Date of birth (1966-04-12) 12 April 1966 (age 58)
Original team(s) Glenelg
Draft No. 50, 1988 national draft
Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 90 kg (198 lb)
Position(s) Full-Forward
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1990–92 Sydney Swans 37 (54)
Playing statistics correct to the end of 1999.
Career highlights
  • 1990 Sydney Leading Goal kicker (34 goals)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jim West (born 12 April 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer, playing with the Sydney Swans from 1990 to 1992.

Recruited from Glenelg Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), West never really establishing himself in the lineup, only managing 37 games (and kicking 54 goals).

The highlight of his career came in his debut season of 1990, when he topped the Sydney Swans' goal kicking with 34 goals. This was an unsuccessful season for the Swans, where they finished second last and struggled to kick goals all year.

West returned to the SANFL where he played with the Norwood Football Club in their 1997 Premiership team.

West also played and coached at the Encounter Bay Football Club from 1999 to 2004.

References

  1. rleague, "Jim West", http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jim_West.html Retrieved 7 February 2010
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