Billy Duckworth

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Billy Duckworth
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-02-21) 21 February 1959 (age 64)
Original team(s) West Perth
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1982–1990 Essendon 126 (64)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990.
Career highlights
  • 1984 Norm Smith Medalist
  • West Australian state of origin representative
  • Dual premiership player with Essendon, 1984 and 1985
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Bill Duckworth (born 21 February 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL and West Perth in the West Australian Football League. He is best known for winning the 1984 Norm Smith Medal. His brother John also played league football.

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Duckworth appeared 35 times for the Cardinals (as they were known up to 1982) before being recruited by Essendon. He played as an aggressive defender, often seen at the fullback position. His heroics in the 1984 Grand Final win over Hawthorn earned him best on ground recognition and he won another premiership with the Bombers the following season. Duckworth retired in 1990 and returned to West Perth.

Statistics

[1]
Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
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Played in that season's 
premiership team
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
1982 Essendon 222064145100245480.30.27.35.012.32.45
1983 Essendon 2211115953112150.10.15.44.810.21.40
1984 # Essendon 22243222983312560.10.19.53.513.02.32
1985 # Essendon 22621593493220.30.29.85.715.53.71
1986 Essendon 2214141312950179401.00.99.23.612.82.91
1987 Essendon 22141571074715442261.10.57.63.411.03.01.90
1988 Essendon 22201561798426363280.80.39.04.213.23.21.43
1989 Essendon 2213771155316845190.50.58.94.112.93.51.51
1990 Essendon 22412301141820.30.57.52.810.32.00.50
Career126644310525151567339750.50.38.34.112.42.71.513

Honours and achievements

Team

Individual

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References

  1. "Bill Duckworth". AFL Tables. Retrieved 16 October 2021.