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James 'Jimmy' Bartel (born 4 December 1983) is an Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A utility, tall and weighing , Bartel is able to contribute as a midfielder, forward, or defender. Bartel made his AFL debut in 2002, and has since garnered a long list of accolades and achievements. He is a triple premiership player, a Brownlow Medallist, Norm Smith Medallist, and a two-time All-Australian. ==Early life== James Bartel was born to Terry Bartel and Dianne Bennett in Geelong, Victoria. He spent much of his childhood in Herne Hill without his father. When his parents divorced while he was just one year old, Bartel's mother was left to raise him and his two elder sisters, Olivia and Emma, by herself.〔Edmund, S, ("Jimmy Bartel's father wants to bury past" ) heraldsun.com.au, 26 September 2007, accessed 26 September 2007〕 After beginning his junior football in Bell Park, Bartel left to attend St. Joseph's College, where his talent for sports became evident early.〔Heenan, M, ("James Bartel Documentary" ) The Cattery, 6 March 2003, accessed 6 October 2007〕 Bartel displayed initial promise as a cricketer, representing the 'Joeys' in 1st XI cricket as a 16-year-old, and winning the school's batting awards in both 2000 and 2001. This led to selection in the state under-17 team, before a switch in focus toward football instead saw Bartel selected to play for the Geelong Falcons team in the TAC Cup competition.〔 Although his age made him ineligible for the 2000 AFL Draft, Bartel garnered an impressive array of accolades and honours as a bottom-aged player. Bartel won mid-year State honours for Victoria Country in the AFL Under 18 Championships, with his performances in the championship games earning him end-of-year All-Australian honours and the Most Valuable Player award for Victoria Country. In addition, he was named in the TAC Cup Team of the Year, won a TAC Cup premiership medallion with the Geelong Falcons, and also claimed the Best and Fairest Award while still only 16 years of age.〔 Entering his second year with the Falcons, Bartel was rewarded with the team captaincy for the season.〔 Bartel again won mid-year state honours for Victoria Country, and was additionally awarded the state captaincy. Although failing to repeat his previous success as national champion with Victoria Country, Bartel's individual performances saw him earn All-Australian honours and gain selection in the TAC Cup Team of the Year for the second consecutive season.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jimmy Bartel」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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