Bill Costello
Footscray
AFL career
16 games10 goals
- Debut
- R5 1957 v NTH18 May 1957
- Most recent
- R11 1958 v CAR21 June 1958
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Black Rock in the Federal League, Bill Costello was a diminutive forward who earned his opportunity with Footscray in the late 1950s. Standing just 173cm, he was a handy avenue to goal for the Bulldogs, managing to boot 10 majors across his 16 senior appearances. While his time at the Western Oval was limited to two seasons, Costello returned to his origins to build a lasting legacy in community football. He became a stalwart figure at Black Rock, serving the club for decades in various roles including head trainer, secretary, and president, ensuring his contribution to the game extended well beyond his brief VFL career.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Dec 1934 (age 91y 300d)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Black Rock in the Federal League, Bill Costello was a diminutive forward who earned his opportunity with Footscray in the late 1950s. Standing just 173cm, he was a handy avenue to goal for the Bulldogs, managing to boot 10 majors across his 16 senior appearances. While his time at the Western Oval was limited to two seasons, Costello returned to his origins to build a lasting legacy in community football. He became a stalwart figure at Black Rock, serving the club for decades in various roles including head trainer, secretary, and president, ensuring his contribution to the game extended well beyond his brief VFL career.