John Williams

This is the player profile for John Williams, born in 1947. He played for Essendon and Collingwood in the VFL/AFL.

Not to be confused with:
John Edward Williams (a.k.a. Jack Williams) (b. 17/06/1917) - South Melbourne
John Leonard Williams (b. 13/04/1940) - Carlton
John Andrew Williams (b. 08/10/1988) - Essendon, Swan Districts, Swan Districts (R), Claremont and Claremont (R)

Player Details

Name: John Williams
DOB: 17/07/1947
Height: 189cm
Weight: 87kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1965-1976) - 196 matches, 22 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1965-1973)
      • 161 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, with 9 as captain
      • Team captain for Essendon (1970) in the VFL/AFL
      • Team vice-captain for Essendon (1971, 1973) in the VFL/AFL
    • Collingwood (1974-1976)
      • 35 matches played for Collingwood in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1972

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1965 VFL Season Essendon 3 2 R01, R04-05
1966 VFL Season Essendon 14 9 R01, R08-18, SF, PF
1967 VFL Season Essendon 15 0 R01, R05-18
1968 VFL Season Essendon 22 0 R01-17, R19-20, SF, PF, GF
1969 VFL Season Essendon 20 0 R01-20
1970 VFL Season Essendon 21 1 R01-14, R16-22
1971 VFL Season Essendon 22 1 R01-22
1972 VFL Season Essendon 21 0 R01-11, R13-16, R18-22, EF
1973 VFL Season Essendon 23 1 R01-22, EF
1974 VFL Season Collingwood 23 0 R01-22, SF
1975 VFL Season Collingwood 6 0 R11-14, R18-19
1976 VFL Season Collingwood 6 8 R04-08, R14

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1970 VFL Season Essendon 1 R01
1971 VFL Season Essendon 3 R14-16
1973 VFL Season Essendon 5 R09-10, R13-14, R22

Vice-Captain History

The season history for match day vice-captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1971 VFL Season Essendon 19 R01-13, R17-22
1973 VFL Season Essendon 18 R01-08, R11-12, R15-21, EF

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1970 VFL Season Essendon Captain 1 R01
1971 VFL Season Essendon Vice-Cap. 22 R01-22
1973 VFL Season Essendon Vice-Cap. 23 R01-22, EF