Roy Laing

This is the player profile for Roy Laing, born in Murtoa, Victoria in 1893. Played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Essendon (1923, 1924). Roy Laing also coached Camberwell.

Player Details

Name: William Laing
Full Name: William Roy Laing
Alias: Roy Laing
DOB: 04/04/1893
POB: Murtoa, Victoria
DOD: 11/04/1972
Height: 170cm
Weight: 80kg

Player History

Full Team History: Essendon
Total Matches (Goals): 131 (3)
VFL/AFL Team History: Essendon (1913-1915, 1918-1925)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 131 (3)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 249th player to debut for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 131 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL (1913-1915, 1918-1925), with 17 as captain
VFL/AFL Premierships: 1923, 1924 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL

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