Australian Football

A stalwart of West Perth’s strong early twentieth century combinations, Jim Everett was on a half forward flank when the Cardinals came from behind to draw with East Fremantle in the 1905 Grand Final. In the following week’s replay he lined up at centre half back on Old Easts great Dolph Heinrichs, who later somewhat bitterly recalled that “West Perth’s defenders were allowed to pull and reef with impunity”¹. Whatever the reason, West Perth scored a highly popular four-point victory over the team that had dominated Western Australian football since the turn of the century.

In the following year’s Grand Final, once more against Old Easts, Jim Everett again had his hands full as he lined up on Dave Christy, the redoubtable former Melbourne champion. On this occasion he was unable to prevent the blue and whites surging to victory on the strength of a seven-goals-to-one second half performance.

From 1901 to 1915, Everett played a total of 178 senior games for the Cardinals. He also represented Western Australia twice².

Author - John Devaney