Jim Slater (footballer)

James Nicholas Slater (21 February 1884 – 30 July 1970) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Slater was recruited to Carlton from Milawa FC in the Ovens & King Football League.

Slater made his debut against Geelong at Princes Park in round five, 1905.

Slater later returned to play with Milawa and played in their losing 1907 Ovens & King Football League grand final side.

Slater, later played for Moyhu, playing in their 1910 and 1911 Ovens & King Football League premierships.