James Francis Conway (14 June 1925 – 28 December 2003)[1] was an Australian rules football player and coach.

In August 1944, he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force as a Leading Aircraftman, and was stationed with the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot until June 1946, when he was discharged.

He made his interstate debut for Western Australia in 1947, and the following season was appointed captain of East Fremantle, a role he would reprise in 1951 and 1956.

[4] After his retirement, Conway was recruited as captain-coach of Coolamon in country New South Wales, taking over from ex-South Fremantle player Frank Treasure.

[6] Conway spent four more seasons in charge of Claremont, with the club making the finals in 1965 only.