Alan Williams (Australian footballer)
| Alan Williams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Alan B. Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 1917 | ||
| Original team(s) | Chelsea | ||
| Height / weight | 188 cm / 84 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Alan Williams (born 17 December 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Williams was tried in many roles at Collingwood, initially in the ruck where he played in their losing 1938 Grand Final team. He participated in another Grand Final loss the following season, this time as a centre half back. In 1940 he kicked a career high 23 goals and his VFL career ended in disappointment when Collingwood were knocked out of the 1945 finals series.
Despite leaving Collingwood, Williams continued playing football with Williamstown, whom he captained.
References
- Alan Williams's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.