11 Facts About James Clement

James Clement was born on 4 September 1976 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer for Collingwood and Fremantle in the Australian Football League.

James Clement was selected in the All-Australian Team on two occasions, represented Australia in the International Rules Series and was vice-captain of Collingwood.

James Clement ended up kicking 27 goals for the season.

James Clement moved back to defence in 1999, he showed he was capable of playing as a utility.

Only playing 8 games in 2000 and what seemed an unhappy relationship with coach Damian Drum, James Clement was then traded to Collingwood.

James Clement thrived at Collingwood playing 20 games during 2001, but it was in 2002 that the Pies saw a champion player.

James Clement had much more decorated seasons in 2004 and 2005, including All-Australian honours and the Copeland Trophy in each of the seasons, as the Pies finished in the bottom 4 in both seasons.

James Clement led the side for several matches in 2005 when Nathan Buckley and Anthony Rocca were missing from the team due to injury.

In 2006, James Clement was surprisingly not named in the All-Australian team, and finished equal second in the Copeland Trophy.

In 2007, it was considered possible that James Clement would take over the captaincy of the Collingwood side from Nathan Buckley, however he announced his surprise retirement at the end of the 2007 season.

James Clement is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Vysarn Limited.