13 Facts About James Gwilt

James Gwilt was born on 11 August 1986 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played with the St Kilda Football Club and the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League.

James Gwilt began his football in suburban football instead of participating in the TAC Cup, Victoria's premier under-18 competition.

James Gwilt played for Noble Park in the Eastern Football League and was best on ground in the league's grand final in 2004.

James Gwilt made his debut in the final round of the 2005 AFL season, against the Brisbane Lions at Telstra Dome, in a match where the Saints won by a club-record 139 points and small forward Stephen Milne kicked eleven goals.

James Gwilt played in the 2005 AFL finals series, impressing with two goals against Adelaide in a qualifying final win at Football Park in Adelaide.

James Gwilt spent most of 2006 playing with St Kilda's then VFL affiliate team, the Casey Scorpions.

James Gwilt returned with a total of eight games in 2007, with his best being a 21 possession game against Carlton at Docklands Stadium.

James Gwilt was nominated for the AFL's Army Award in Round 11 of that year.

James Gwilt struggled for opportunities early in 2008 but returned to the senior side in Round 11.

James Gwilt enjoyed better form after being played as a forward, including a good performance in St Kilda's 2008 semifinal win against Collingwood.

James Gwilt played in 15 of 22 matches in the 2009 season home and away rounds in which St Kilda qualified in first position for the finals, winning the club's third minor premiership.

James Gwilt played as a cog in St Kilda's defence until the end of 2014, where, despite a 10th-place finish in the club's best and fairest, he was delisted as part of the club's youth policy.

James Gwilt was then picked up by Essendon as a free agent.