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Key Facts

Full name
William Power

Known as
Bill Power

Born
30 October 1937

Died
15 September 2020 (aged 82)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 19y 200d
Last game: 23y 300d

Height and weight
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 79 kg

Senior clubs
South Melbourne

Jumper numbers
South Melbourne: 39

Bill Power

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
South MelbourneV/AFL1957-196151270.5337%0
Total1957-196151270.5337%0

AFL: 6,810th player to appear, 4,265th most games played, 3,160th most goals kickedSouth Melbourne: 794th player to appear, 332nd most games played, 269th most goals kicked

Equally effective on a wing or in the centre, Bill Power gave South Melbourne useful service in 51 VFL games between 1957 and 1961. He booted 27 goals, suggesting a liking for getting forward when the opportunity presented itself.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.