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Australia James Sicily is an Australian Rules Footballer and captain of the Hawthorn Football Club, recognized for his strong marking, elite field kicking, and leadership in the AFL.
Cult figure hero James Sicily has established himself as one of the best rebounding defenders in the AFL. 2019 was Sicily's most consistent season to date.
The 27-year-old cemented his status as arguably the AFL's most elite intercept and rebounding defender after leading the league in total marks and rebounds 50s.
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James Sicily is an experienced Hawks backman who is one of the most dominant defenders in the game. Providing elite rebounding and marking skills.
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James Sicily was born on January 6, 1995. His junior career began by playing for the Keilor Football Club. In 2013, Sicily demonstrated his skills by kicking 26 goals in 16 games for the Western Jets, and he also represented Vic Metro at the National Championships. This early performance led to his selection by the Hawthorn Football Club with the fifty-sixth pick in the 2013 AFL draft. In 2014, he was recognized as Box Hill’s best player during the losing grand final, where he kicked three goals and recorded 15 disposals and five marks.
Sicily made his AFL debut in Round 2, 2015, for Hawthorn against Essendon as a substitute player, where he scored a goal. The 2016 AFL season marked a breakout year for him, especially in the absence of an injured teammate, scoring 4 goals against West Coast and the match-winning goal against Western Bulldogs. He received a nomination for the Rising Star in Round 13 after achieving a career-high five goals, 13 disposals, and 5 marks. In 2017, he transitioned to the backline and gained Recognition for his performance in this new position by signing a three-year contract extension until 2020. During the 2018 season, he was projected for an All-Australian team nomination before sustaining a wrist injury. He continued to be a key figure in Hawthorn’s defense, earning selection in the extended All-Australian squad in 2019 and re-signing with the club until 2022.
After recovering from an ACL injury that sidelined him for the 2021 season, Sicily signed a five-year contract extension in May 2022, securing his place with Hawthorn until at least the end of 2027. In February 2023, he was appointed the 38th captain of the Hawthorn Football Club. In Round 11 of the 2023 season, Sicily achieved a career high of 43 disposals against St Kilda in a 10-point victory for the Hawks. In 2024, at 29 years old, he earned selection in the AFL’s 44-player All-Australian squad and was named the Most Courageous Player. He was ranked elite in disposals (21.5) and marks (7.6), and above average in intercept possessions (7.1), showcasing his versatility and impact on the field.
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