Jim Demetriou

Jim Demetriou
Personal information
Full name James A Demetriou
Date of birth (1955-06-07) 7 June 1955
Place of birth Australia
Original team(s) Pascoe Vale
Height/Weight 173 cm / 71 kg
Position(s) Rover
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1975-1976
1977
1977
1978-1981
Essendon
North Melbourne
Brunswick
Pascoe Vale
9 (2)
0 (0)

James "Jim" Demetriou (born 7 June 1955) is a former Australian rules football player. He later worked as a lawyer and set up the charity Sports Without Borders.

Biography

Demetriou was born to Tony and Chrysi Demetriou in 1955. His father was an immigrant from Cyprus who ran a fish and chips shop. His brother Andrew Demetriou was CEO of the Australian Football League (AFL).[1]

Playing career

Demetriou played nine matches for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1975 and 1976.[2]

During a match against Fitzroy in 1976 he broke his leg after tripping on a sprinkler, ending his top level career.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Johnston, Chris (28 March 2009). "Elder Demetriou goes into boot for those in need". The Age. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  2. "DEMETRIOU, Jim A.". Essendon Football Club. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
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