Bill Benton

This is the player profile for William Joseph Benton (a.k.a. Bill Benton), born in Maldon, Victoria in 1906. He played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL. He played for West Perth in the WAFL, winning two premierships with West Perth (1934, 1935).

Player Details

Name: William Benton
Full Name: William Joseph Benton
Alias: Bill Benton
DOB: 11/03/1906
POB: Maldon, Victoria
DOD: 31/08/1979
POD: Scarborough, Western Australia
Height: 183cm
Weight: 87kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1928-1932) - 56 matches, 41 goals
  • WAFL History: (1933-1937) - 66 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Richmond (1928-1932)
      • 56 matches played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL
  • WAFL Accolades:
    • West Perth (1933-1937)
      • 66 matches played for West Perth in the WAFL
      • 1934, 1935 premierships won with West Perth in the WAFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1928 VFL Season Richmond 4 0 R02, R06, R09-10
1929 VFL Season Richmond 19 0 R01-06, R08-11, R13-18, SF, PF, GF
1930 VFL Season Richmond 19 35 R01-18, SF
1931 VFL Season Richmond 4 0 R04, R06, R08-09
1932 VFL Season Richmond 10 6 R01-02, R09-10, R12-16, SF
1933 WANFL Season West Perth 15 0 R06-11, R13-18, R20-21, SF
1934 WANFL Season West Perth 19 0 R01-09, R11, R13-20, GF
1935 WANFL Season West Perth 16 0 R04-05, R07-16, R18, SF, PF, GF
1936 WANFL Season West Perth 14 0 R01, R03-10, R12-14, R18, R20
1937 WANFL Season West Perth 2 0 R11, R20