James Manson (born 2 November 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL/AFL for Collingwood and Fitzroy.
From North Hobart Football Club in Tasmania, Manson provided some great assets to Collingwood Magpies.
Manson stood at 194 cm and was solidly built (108 kg) with a great overhead mark.
With young ruckman Damian Monkhorst also at Victoria Park, Manson struggled to maintain his position in the team later in his career as 'Monkey' developed each season.
[2] Manson's father Jim played 210 games for Glenorchy Football Club.