Bill Russ

This is the player profile for Bill Russ, born in Ballarat East, Victoria in 1899. Played for North Melbourne and Footscray in the VFL/AFL. Played for North Melbourne in the VFA/VFL.

Player Details

Name: William Russ
Full Name: William Wallace Russ
Alias: Bill Russ
DOB: 06/07/1899
POB: Ballarat East, Victoria
DOD: 13/08/1977
Height: 171cm
Weight: 62kg

Player History

Full Team History: North Melbourne, Footscray
Total Matches (Goals): 135 (35)
VFL/AFL Team History: North Melbourne (1925-1928), Footscray (1929-1930)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 95 (35)
VFA/VFL Team History: North Melbourne (1922-1924)
VFA/VFL Matches (Goals): 40 (0)

Player Accolades

VFA/VFL Matches Played: 40 matches played for North Melbourne in the VFA/VFL (1922-1924)
VFL/AFL Debutant: 15th player to debut for North Melbourne / Kangaroos in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 59 matches played for North Melbourne / Kangaroos in the VFL/AFL (1925-1928)
VFL/AFL Debutant: 95th player to debut for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 36 matches played for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL (1929-1930)

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