Jim Sewell

Who is Jim Sewell?

James 'Jim' Sewell is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Victorian Football League during the 1980s.

Sewell was the centre half forward in East Fremantle's 1979 premiership team and had a reputation in the West Australian Football League for his high flying marks. When he crossed to Footscray in 1983 he was used initially as a full-back but the following season played up forward and kicked 28 goals. He was a losing Preliminary Finalist in 1985 but kicked two goals in the loss to Hawthorn.

A regular Western Australia interstate representative, he made appearances in the 1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival. Sewell later served as the Football Manager of the Brisbane Bears.