James "Jimmy" Tunstill (born 18 July 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from Western Australia, Tunstill played football for the Busselton Football Club in the South West Football League. He also played for East Perth in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), driving a 450 km round trip from Busselton to play for the side while studying in his final year at school.[2] Tunstill was selected by the Lions with pick 41 in the 2021 national draft.[3]
| James Tunstill | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Tunstill | ||
| Nickname(s) | Jimmy[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 July 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Busselton (South West Football League) | ||
| Draft | No. 41, 2021 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 15, 2022, Brisbane Lions vs. Melbourne, at The MCG | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Medium Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Brisbane Lions | 5 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
AFL career
editTunstill made his debut in round 15 of the 2022 AFL season against Melbourne at the MCG. Despite only managing five senior games in two seasons with the Lions, he still signed a two-year contract extension with the team in May 2022.[4]
References
edit- ^ "5 Players to Watch in 2023". lions.com.au. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "James Tunstill". Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "AFL draft 2021: East Perth product turned Brisbane Lions draftee James Tunstill pumped to be picked up". The West Australian. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Untested Lions foursome locked in". Zero Hangar. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
