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Key Facts

Full name
William Williams

Known as
Billy Williams

Born
13 September 1925

Died
7 July 2016 (aged 90)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 19y 227d
Last game: 25y 353d

Height and weight
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 67 kg

Senior clubs
South Melbourne; Williamstown

Jumper numbers
South Melbourne: 4

Family links
Rod Williams (Son)

Billy Williams

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
South MelbourneV/AFL1945-19511241801.4546%———40
WilliamstownVFA1952-1953————————
Total1945-19531241801.45—————

AFL: 5,436th player to appear, 1,808th most games played, 484th most goals kickedSouth Melbourne: 635th player to appear, 100th most games played, 32nd most goals kicked

Billy Williams was a pacy and talented rover noted for his goal kicking exploits when resting in a forward pocket. Extremely elusive and tricky, he boasted tremendous stamina, and rarely put in a poor performance. He played in a losing Grand Final in his debut season and was South Melbourne's best and fairest award winner three times and its top goal kicker twice.

A regular 'Big V' representative, Williams played a total of 124 VFL games and kicked 180 goals between 1945 and 1951. In 1952 Williams was appointed captain-coach of Williamstown and steered the side to 10th (of 14) and second place finishes in his two seasons at the helm.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

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