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Bill Elston

BillElston DOB: 4 December 1897
Died: 26 September 1968

Debut: Round 15, 1915 against St. Kilda at MCG
Last Game: Semi Final 1915 against Carlton at MCG

From: Hamilton

Number: 31 (1915)

Games: 4
Goals: 1
Career Statistics

WinsDrawsLossesWinning %
10325.00

Rover/wingman who debuted late in the season and played out the year, but dropped out of league football when Melbourne went into recess at the end of the season.

In 1916 he enlisted in the Army and served in the 39th Battalion.

Also known as 'Mick', he was cleared to Geelong Association in 1922 and captained them in 1924.

YearGamesGoals
1915 41

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