Bill Barrot
Richmond, Carlton and St Kilda · “Billy”
AFL career
134 games105 goals
- Debut
- R17 1961 v GEE19 Aug 1961
- Most recent
- R22 1971 v COL28 Aug 1971
Stats
1971 | STK | 2 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
1971 | CAR | 12 | 18.7 | 3.4 | 22.1 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
1970 | RCH | 9 | 15.8 | 4.7 | 20.4 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
1969 | RCH | 18 | 22.6 | 2.8 | 25.4 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
1968 | RCH | 10 | 15.6 | 2.8 | 18.4 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
1967 | RCH | 15 | 20.7 | 1.6 | 22.3 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
1966 | RCH | 12 | 21.1 | 3.1 | 24.2 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
1965 | RCH | 15 | 22.3 | 1.7 | 24.1 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
1964 | RCH | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - |
1963 | RCH | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - |
1962 | RCH | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - |
1961 | RCH | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Jordanville, Bill Barrot established himself as one of the most explosive centremen of his generation, becoming the engine room of the Tigers' resurgence under Tom Hafey. Renowned for his powerful physique, bustling running style, and thumping drop kicks, Barrot was a genuine match-winner who could drift forward and hit the scoreboard heavily for a midfielder. His ability to lift in crucial moments was pivotal to Richmond's success, playing instrumental roles in the 1967 and 1969 premiership victories and winning the club best and fairest in 1965.
Despite his on-field brilliance, friction with Hafey regarding discipline and training standards led to one of the most sensational trades in VFL history. Prior to the 1971 season, Barrot was swapped for St Kilda legend Ian Stewart, a move that dramatically reshaped both clubs. The transition proved difficult for Barrot; he managed just two games for the Saints before falling out of favour and transferring to Carlton mid-season. While he added some grit to the Blues' midfield for the remainder of the year, his career wound down rapidly away from Punt Road. He remains a revered figure at Richmond, celebrated as a member of their Team of the Century for his competitive ferocity.
Profile
- Born
- 06 May 1944
- Died
- 29 Nov 2016 (aged 72y 207d)
- Birthplace
- Victoria
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1967, 1969
- Richmond B&F1965
- 3rd
- 1967
- Top 10
- 1962
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1965
Family
- Brother:Wes Barrot
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Jordanville, Bill Barrot established himself as one of the most explosive centremen of his generation, becoming the engine room of the Tigers' resurgence under Tom Hafey. Renowned for his powerful physique, bustling running style, and thumping drop kicks, Barrot was a genuine match-winner who could drift forward and hit the scoreboard heavily for a midfielder. His ability to lift in crucial moments was pivotal to Richmond's success, playing instrumental roles in the 1967 and 1969 premiership victories and winning the club best and fairest in 1965.
Despite his on-field brilliance, friction with Hafey regarding discipline and training standards led to one of the most sensational trades in VFL history. Prior to the 1971 season, Barrot was swapped for St Kilda legend Ian Stewart, a move that dramatically reshaped both clubs. The transition proved difficult for Barrot; he managed just two games for the Saints before falling out of favour and transferring to Carlton mid-season. While he added some grit to the Blues' midfield for the remainder of the year, his career wound down rapidly away from Punt Road. He remains a revered figure at Richmond, celebrated as a member of their Team of the Century for his competitive ferocity.