Bill Bennett (footballer)

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Bill Bennett
Personal information
Date of birth (1948-04-12) 12 April 1948 (age 73)
Original team(s) Maffra (LVFL)
Debut Round 2, 1966, Carlton
vs.  St Kilda, at Moorabbin Oval
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1966–1968 Carlton 11 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

William Bennett (born 12 April 1948) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the VFL during the 1960s.

A forward from the Victorian town of Maffra, Bennett played 11 games with Carlton which included the 1968 Grand Final. Lining up at centre half-forward, Bennett's side finished victors by three points in what would be his last league game.


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