Bill Burns

This is the player profile for Bill Burns, born in Ballarat, Victoria in 1884. Played for Geelong and Richmond in the VFL/AFL.

Player Details

Name: William Burns
Full Name: William Philip Burns
Alias: Bill Burns
DOB: 19/08/1884
POB: Ballarat, Victoria
DOD: 17/06/1955
Height: 180cm
Weight: 74kg

Player History

Full Team History: Geelong, Richmond
Total Matches (Goals): 55 (10)
VFL/AFL Team History: Geelong (1904), Richmond (1908-1909, 1912-1913, 1916)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 55 (10)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 117th player to debut for Geelong in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 2 matches played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL (1904)
VFL/AFL Debutant: 3rd player to debut for Richmond in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 53 matches played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL (1908-1909, 1912-1913, 1916), with 4 as captain

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