Australian Football

Regarded as one of the most spectacular high fliers in West Australian football during his time with East Fremantle, Jim Sewell originally hailed from the club's Geraldton zone. He played a total of 141 senior WA(N)FL games for Old Easts between 1976 and 1982, including the winning Grand Final of 1979 against South Fremantle, when he lined up at centre half forward. Sewell topped East Fremantle's goal kicking list on three occasions, with 99 goals in 1977 his best return. 

In 1983 at the rather mature age of 27 he crossed to Footscray where he played 76 VFL games in four seasons. He proved himself a very good acquisition for the resurgent Dogs, used in key positions at both ends of the ground. He later became general manager of the Brisbane Bears. Sewell represented Western Australia eight times, kicking 12 goals.

Author - John Devaney with additional material from Adam Cardosi