Bill Adams
Fitzroy and Melbourne · “Bull”
AFL career
67 games29 goals
- Debut
- R2 1924 v SME3 May 1924
- Most recent
- R18 1932 v COL3 Sept 1932
Coaching career
70 games39 wins30 losses1 draws
- First
- R1 1945 v STK21 Apr 1945
- Most recent
- R10 1948 v CAR19 June 1948
Stats
Bio
Nicknamed "Bull" for his imposing physical presence, Adams was a Western Australian talent whose VFL career was delayed by a bitter clearance dispute. Originally from South Fremantle, he was forced to spend a season captain-coaching Preston to a premiership before finally joining Fitzroy, where he immediately impacted the contest as a rugged defender and occasional follower. His aggression and leadership saw him captain the Maroons and represent Victoria, but he left the league in his prime to pursue coaching opportunities in Tasmania and the VFA. Adams eventually returned to the top flight as a seasoned veteran with Melbourne in the early 1930s, aiding the Demons' defence before transitioning into a distinguished coaching career that included five reserves premierships and steering South Melbourne to the infamous 1945 "Bloodbath" Grand Final.
Profile
- Full name
- William Adams
- Born
- 11 Dec 1900
- Died
- 11 Aug 1973 (aged 72y 243d)
- Birthplace
- Fremantle, WA
- Deathplace
- Heidelberg, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Coaching
- South Melbourne (Senior Coach)1945–194870 games (W39 L30 D1), 55.7%
Honours
- Fitzroy captain1926
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1926
Bio
1 revisionNicknamed "Bull" for his imposing physical presence, Adams was a Western Australian talent whose VFL career was delayed by a bitter clearance dispute. Originally from South Fremantle, he was forced to spend a season captain-coaching Preston to a premiership before finally joining Fitzroy, where he immediately impacted the contest as a rugged defender and occasional follower. His aggression and leadership saw him captain the Maroons and represent Victoria, but he left the league in his prime to pursue coaching opportunities in Tasmania and the VFA. Adams eventually returned to the top flight as a seasoned veteran with Melbourne in the early 1930s, aiding the Demons' defence before transitioning into a distinguished coaching career that included five reserves premierships and steering South Melbourne to the infamous 1945 "Bloodbath" Grand Final.