Jim Lawn
Australian rules footballer, born 1902
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James E. Lawn (5 May 1902 – 10 August 1972)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| Jim Lawn | |||
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Lawn during his Collingwood career | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James E. Lawn | ||
| Born | 5 May 1902 | ||
| Died | 10 August 1972 (aged 70) | ||
| Original team | Camberwell | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1923–1925 | Collingwood | 35 (37) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1925. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Lawn was at Collingwood for three seasons and was recruited from Camberwell. His final game for Collingwood was the 1925 VFL Grand Final, which he played from a half forward flank.[3] Collingwood lost to Geelong by 10 points.[3]
Lawn was appointed as captain-coach of Yallourn in 1926, but was initially refused a clearance from Collingwood.[4] Lawn was then captain-coach of Yallourn's 1926 Central Gippsland Football Association's premiership.[5]
Lawn returned to Camberwell and played 108 games and kicked 258 goals between 1927 and 1933. Lawn was captain-coach in 1929 and also won the club best and fairest award.[6]
Lawn played for Yarraville in 1931, then returned to Camberwell in 1932.
