Bill Walker (Australian footballer, born 1942)
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William Herbert John Walker AM (born 23 February 1941 in Huntly, New Zealand) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented Swan Districts in the West Australian National Football League (WANFL). He was the winner of the 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1970 Sandover Medals.
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Bill Walker AM | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | William Herbert John Walker | ||
Nickname(s) | Butch[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1941-02-23) 23 February 1941 (age 83) | ||
Place of birth | Huntly, New Zealand | ||
Original team(s) | Narembeen Football Club (EDFL) | ||
Position(s) | Rover | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1961–76 | Swan Districts | 304 (460)[2] | |
Representative team honours | |||
Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
1962–73 | Western Australia | 21 (29) | |
Coaching career | |||
Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
1969–71 | Swan Districts | 63 (14–48–1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Source: AustralianFootball.com |
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