DOB: 22 February 1888
Died: 23 November 1965
Debut: Round 1, 1912 against Collingwood at MCG
Last Game: Round 18, 1912 against St. Kilda at MCG
From: Haileybury/Brighton/Ballarat/Sturt
Number: 15 (1912)
Games: 13
Goals: 11
Career Statistics
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 61.53 |
The 6'6" forward was the biggest player of his era. Lane was described as a "high mark" and "powerful kickist" upon his recruitment, but he only played one season with the club.
Cleared to Carlton in early 1913 he never played a match for them. Umpired in the Gippsland area that year.
| Year | Games | Goals | |
| 1912 | 13 | 11 | |
Notes
Described as an Ex-Brightonian before moving to Adelaide in some sources. Also known as W.Lane in contemporary Football Records. Probably from West Adelaide not Sturt.
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SANFL
Media
Argus - 15/04/1912
Herald - 19/04/1912
Football Record - R1 1912
Richmond Guardian - 31/05/1913