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| Birth | 2 November 1966 , Tasmania |
| Recruited from | North Hobart |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Team(s) |
Collingwood (1985–1992)
Fitzroy (1993–1995)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1995 season | |
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James Manson (born 2 November 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL.
From North Hobart, Tasmania, Manson provided some great assets to a fighting Collingwood Magpies. Manson stood at 194 cm and was solidly built (108 kg) with a great overhead mark thanks to his great hands. He however had a very awkward kicking style, with the action very different from most footballers, as he overlooked the ball with a cramped style as he dropped it on the boot. He did however kick over 100 goals with the Magpies. Manson was part of the 1990 premiership side, and had a key role in the finals series. Manson played as a ruckman who moved forward, or the other way around. With young ruckman Damian Monkhorst also at Victoria Park, Manson was getting wasted later in his career as 'Monkey' developed each season. Manson was then traded off to Fitzroy where he played for three seasons before retiring.
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