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The Sydney Swans recruited James Rowbottom with their second selection at the 2018 AFL Draft and the midfield bull made an impact from the get-go. The Oakleigh Chargers product made his AFL debut against Richmond at Marvel Stadium in 2019 and has continued to be a relentless pressure player in the midfield. He enjoyed one of his best seasons yet in 2024 with an average 7.8 tackles and topped the league’s season leaderboard with a total 186 tackles. Rowbottom finished sixth in the 2024 Bob Skilton Medal and was recognised for his team-first attitude with the Barry Round Best Clubman Award.
James Rowbottom
The Sydney Swans recruited James Rowbottom with their second selection at the 2018 AFL Draft and the midfield bull made an impact from the get-go. The Oakleigh Chargers product made his AFL debut against Richmond at Marvel Stadium in 2019 and has continued to be a relentless pressure player in the midfield. He enjoyed one of his best seasons yet in 2024 with an average 7.8 tackles and topped the league’s season leaderboard with a total 186 tackles. Rowbottom finished sixth in the 2024 Bob Skilton Medal and was recognised for his team-first attitude with the Barry Round Best Clubman Award.
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  • 00:46

    Rowbottom finally gets SCG rocking with vital goal

    Sydney were crying out for a major to calm the early storm and James Rowbottom obliges with a neat snap

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    More than Footy - James Rowbottom and Will Hayward

    Newly re-signed midfielder James Rowbottom and exciting forward Will Hayward jump on More than Footy - presented to Bing Lee. The duo open up on the special connection building in the playing group that has helped them enjoy a strong start to the 2024 season. Rowbottom introduces us to ‘Bessie the Bus’ and South Australian born Will Hayward talks about returning to his home state for Gather Round and reveals how he ended up with half a dozen guinea pigs during the Covid lockdown.

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  • 06:33

    Rowbottom press conference - April 6th, 2023

    Hear from James Rowbottom ahead of our Round 4 clash with Port Adelaide.

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    Rowbottom rolls it through - Rd 15, 2020

    James Rowbottom rolls through the opening goal against Melbourne.

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  • 02:54

    Player Diaries - James Rowbottom

    James Rowbottom brings us what he is up to in social isolation in our latest players diaries.

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  • 02:13

    Rowbottom Post Match: R15, 2019

    James Rowbottom speaks to Swans TV.

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  • 01:46

    Rowbottom Re-signs

    Young midfielder James Rowbottom has re-signed with the Sydney Swans for 2 more years.

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  • 01:55

    Rowbottom Post Match - Round 9, 2019

    James Rowbottom speaks to Swans TV after his first win in the Red and White.

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  1. Rowbottom: “What we were able to produce was something pretty special.”

    Ahead of his seventh pre-season with the club James Rowbottom reflects on one of his strongest years to-date.

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  2. Rowbottom praised in Round 15 coaches votes

    The tackle powerhouse was one of four Swans to be recognised for Sydney Derby XXVIII.

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  3. By the numbers: Rowbottom set to play 100th game

    James Rowbottom is set to become the 142nd Swans 100-gamer this Sunday afternoon.

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  4. Rowbottom signs on for four more

    James Rowbottom will remain in red and white until at least the end of 2028, signing a four-year contract extension with the club.

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