Bill Atkinson
Melbourne
AFL career
3 games0 goals
- Debut
- SR1 1898 v GEE27 Aug 1898
- Most recent
- SR3 1898 v COL10 Sept 1898
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the amateur stronghold of Collegians, Bill Atkinson earned his brief opportunity with Melbourne during the second season of VFL competition. He broke into the senior side late in the 1898 campaign, making his debut in Round 15 against Geelong as the league moved into its sectional fixtures. Atkinson managed to hold his place for three consecutive matches, experiencing a win over St Kilda and losses to Geelong and Collingwood, but was unable to register a goal during his stint. His top-level career was ultimately short-lived, as he was not retained by the club following the conclusion of the season.
Profile
- Born
- 12 Oct 1876
- Died
- 26 Sept 1966 (aged 89y 349d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- South Yarra, VIC
Teams
Family
- Brother:Art Atkinson
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the amateur stronghold of Collegians, Bill Atkinson earned his brief opportunity with Melbourne during the second season of VFL competition. He broke into the senior side late in the 1898 campaign, making his debut in Round 15 against Geelong as the league moved into its sectional fixtures. Atkinson managed to hold his place for three consecutive matches, experiencing a win over St Kilda and losses to Geelong and Collingwood, but was unable to register a goal during his stint. His top-level career was ultimately short-lived, as he was not retained by the club following the conclusion of the season.