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Jim Stynes Was Born
Jim Stynes was born on 23 April 1966 in Dublin, Ireland to Brian and Teresa Stynes. He was the eldest of six. -
Jim Stynes
Jim Stynes started playing representative Gaelic Football for Ireland at the raw age of 18. -
Jim Stynes Moves to Melbourne, Australia
After seeing an advertisement placed by the Melbourne Football Club, looking for Gaelic Footballers over 183cm and playing at a county level, Jim Stynes sent in an application to go over to Australia and play AFL. Shortly later his application got approved along with fellow Irishman, James Fahey. -
Jim Stynes Makes His Senior Debut
After 3 years of living in Australia and playing AFL, Jim Stynes gets his first opportunity to play for the Melbourne Football Club's first team. -
Jim Stynes Wins the Brownlow Medal
In 1991, Jim Stynes became the first (and only so far) overseas born player to win the prestigious Brownlow Medal. This was undoubtedly his best year of AFL football. -
Jim Stynes Breaks a Record
Jim Stynes broke the AFL/VFL record of consecutive games played, that being 244 (out of 268). His streak unfortunately ended when he broke his hand, putting him out for 6 weeks. -
Jim Stynes Meets Paul Currie and Founds Reach
Jim Stynes Co-founded the Reach foundation along with Australian Film Director, Paul Currie in 1994. The pair met at a sports camp where they both found in common that they wanted to help younger people and give back to the community. Shortly, the Reach Foundation was established. The Reach Foundation helps kids with their self-esteem and well-being. It also helps them improve their view of the world around them. -
Jim Stynes Passes Away
After many years of battling cancer, Jim Stynes sadly passes away at the age of 45 on March, 20 2012, having been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. He was a fantastic example of hope and endurance and made many differences to the world and community.
