Bill Morris

This is the player profile for James William McClaren Morris (a.k.a. Bill Morris), born in Culcairn, New South Wales in 1921. He played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL.

Not to be confused with:
James Morris (a.k.a. Jimmy Morris) (b. 16/07/1891) - Carlton

Player Details

Name: James Morris
Full Name: James William McClaren Morris
Alias: Bill Morris
DOB: 24/04/1921
POB: Culcairn, New South Wales
DOD: 25/05/1960
POD: Malvern East, Victoria
Height: 188cm
Weight: 86kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1942, 1944-1951) - 140 matches, 98 goals
    • Richmond (1942, 1944-1951) - 140 matches, 98 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Richmond (1942, 1944-1951)
      • 140 matches played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL, with 32 as captain
      • Team captain for Richmond (1950) in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1942 VFL Season Richmond 6 4 R08-09, R11, R14, R16, GF
1944 VFL Season Richmond 17 12 R01, R03-08, R11-12, R14-18, SF, PF, GF
1945 VFL Season Richmond 15 8 R01-11, R14, R18-20
1946 VFL Season Richmond 18 9 R01-13, R15-19
1947 VFL Season Richmond 18 2 R01-03, R06-19, SF
1948 VFL Season Richmond 18 15 R01-14, R16-19
1949 VFL Season Richmond 16 19 R01-13, R15, R18-19
1950 VFL Season Richmond 17 12 R01-13, R15-18
1951 VFL Season Richmond 15 17 R01-07, R09, R12-18

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1950 VFL Season Richmond 17 R01-13, R15-18
1951 VFL Season Richmond 15 R01-07, R09, R12-18

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1950 VFL Season Richmond Captain 18 R01-18