Bill Busbridge

This is the player profile for William Ethelbert Busbridge (a.k.a. Bill Busbridge), born in Essendon, Victoria in 1885. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Essendon in 1911. He also represented Victoria at national football carnivals / championships.

Player Details

Name: William Busbridge
Full Name: William Ethelbert Busbridge
Alias: Bill Busbridge
DOB: 31/01/1885
POB: Essendon, Victoria
DOD: 12/06/1943
POD: Geelong, Victoria
Height: 183cm
Weight: 83kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1904-1912) - 103 matches, 32 goals
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative History:

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1904-1912)
      • 103 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • 1911 premiership won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative Accolades:
    • Victoria (1908)
      • 3 matches played for Victoria in football carnivals / championships

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1904 VFL Season Essendon 16 6 R01, R04-14, S01-03, SF
1905 VFL Season Essendon 1 0 R01
1906 VFL Season Essendon 15 6 R01-06, R10-14, S01-03, SF
1907 VFL Season Essendon 13 10 R01-06, R11-14, S01-03
1908 VFL Season Essendon 16 2 R01-07, R12-18, SF, GF
1909 VFL Season Essendon 15 3 R01, R05-11, R13-18, SF
1910 VFL Season Essendon 10 3 R01-03, R12-13, R15-18, SF
1911 VFL Season Essendon 6 1 R15-18, SF, GF
1912 VFL Season Essendon 11 1 R02-12