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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 had an outstanding 2024 season, topping the league’s season leaderboard with a total 186 tackles, finishing sixth in the 2024 Bob Skilton Medal and was recognised for his team-first attitude with the Barry Round Best Clubman Award. He continued his consistency in 2025, playing every game and averaging 7.3 tackles including 15 tackles against St Kilda in Round 16. Topping off another strong season he placed eighth in the Bob Skilton Medal.
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 had an outstanding 2024 season, topping the league’s season leaderboard with a total 186 tackles, finishing sixth in the 2024 Bob Skilton Medal and was recognised for his team-first attitude with the Barry Round Best Clubman Award. He continued his consistency in 2025, playing every game and averaging 7.3 tackles including 15 tackles against St Kilda in Round 16. Topping off another strong season he placed eighth in the Bob Skilton Medal.
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Barry Round Best Clubman Award
Years award won:
2024
Peter Bedford Trophy, Third Place Best & Fairest
Years award won:
2022, 2023
Dennis Carroll Trophy - Most Improved
Years award won:
2020

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  • 07:22

    Swans in Review, with James Rowbottom

    James Rowbottom averaged 6.5 tackles, 3.2 total clearances and 15.4 disposals throughout 2026, making him one of the competition's premier midfielders.

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  • 01:08

    Slick Swans flying early in dominant Derby start

    Braeden Campbell and James Rowbottom take no time getting on the scoreboard with great goals early in the first term

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  • 00:47

    Two in a Rowbottom: Wet conditions no worries for this Swan

    James Rowbottom makes light work of the tough conditions, booting two brilliant goals in quick succession

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  • 00:38

    Electric Swans respond in a flash as SCG roars

    James Rowbottom cuts it off and snaps a beauty before setting up Will Hayward's perfect curler just seconds later.

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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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  • 20:30

    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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  • 00:18

    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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Latest Player News

  1. A year of admiration from instrumental midfielder

    Sydney Swans midfielder James Rowbottom reflects and reviews his 2026 campaign, highlighting a year filled with plenty of admiration for his fellow teammates and the red and white faithful.

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  2. Key Quotes: James Rowbottom, Derby XXX

    Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom and Giants defender Harry Himmelberg addressed the media ahead of the 30th Sydney Derby this weekend.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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