Australian Football

Billy Dick began his senior career with Brighton during that club's pre-VFA days, but it was with Fitzroy in the VFL that he made his name as a highly accomplished half forward and follower with an eye for goal. He played a total of 53 VFL games and kicked 40 goals for the 'Roys between 1908 and 1910, topping the club's goal kicking list with 26 goals in 1909.

In 1911 Dick crossed to Carlton and lifted his average performance level another notch or two. He represented the VFL in 1913 and 1914, and captained the Blues to the 1914 flag courtesy of a six-point Challenge Final win over South Melbourne. Dick was many people's choice as the best player afield in that match, but in 1915, while still captain, he was forced to watch the premiership decider from the sidelines after incurring a suspension. His teammates did him proud, thrashing Collingwood 11.12 (78) to 6.9 (45), but Dick's joy would no doubt have been tempered by frustration at missing out. 

He carried on as club captain in 1916 and 1917, and fronted up for the last time in 1918 to bring his final tally of games with the Blues to precisely 100.

Author - John Devaney