Jim Plunkett (Australian footballer)
| Jim Plunkett | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jim Plunkett | ||
| Date of birth | 26 July 1978 | ||
| Original team(s) | Northern Knights | ||
| Draft | 32nd, 1996 AFL Draft | ||
| Height / weight | 179 cm / 79 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1999–2000 2001–2003 Total - |
Western Bulldogs Carlton |
10 (1) 37 (14) 47 (15) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2003. | |||
Jim Plunkett (born 26 July 1978) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Western Bulldogs and Carlton in the Australian Football League (AFL).
A midfielder, Plunkett played initially at Montmorency and was recruited from the Northern Knights. Selected with the 32nd pick of the 1996 AFL Draft, he was part of a trade which saw Barry Standfield come to the Western Bulldogs. He spent two seasons in the reserves before making his AFL debut in 1999.[1]
Plunkett was delisted by the Bulldogs at the end of the 2000 season but given another opportunity when he was rookie listed by Carlton. He put in a strong performance in the 2001 elimination final win over Adelaide, with 34 disposals and two goals.[2] In 2002 he was a regular member of the team and played 18 games but was let go by the club after a poor showing the following season.
More recently, Plunkett has been involved in the Leading Teams leadership program, which helps sports and work groups with leadership techniques.[3]
References
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ "Jim Plunkett". AFL Tables.
- ↑ Pierik, Jon (3 Aug 2010). "Leading Teams; fad or fab?". Herald Sun. Australia. Retrieved 23 Jun 2011.