James George Facey Matthews was an Australian sportsman who played Australian rules football for North Adelaide in the South Australian Football Association and, as a cricketer, played seven Sheffield Shield matches for South Australia.
Career
He started his career as a forward and topped the club"s goalkicking in his debut season before moving into the centre later in his career. Matthews finished his career as a fullback and twice represented South Australia at interstate football. In 1906 he captained North Adelaide, who finished second.
Membership
Matthews was a member of North Adelaide"s first three premiership sides, in 1900, 1902 and 1905.
