Bill Daly
South Melbourne and Melbourne
AFL career
61 games2 goals
- Debut
- R17 1913 v RCH23 Aug 1913
- Most recent
- R15 1919 v RCH23 Aug 1919
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Wonthaggi, Bill Daly initially struggled to break into the senior lineup at Melbourne, managing just two appearances in 1913 before seeking greater opportunities across the lake. He moved to South Melbourne in 1915 and established himself as a league regular, though his momentum was temporarily halted when the club sat out the 1916 season due to the First World War. Upon the team's return, Daly evolved into a durable and reliable fixture on the half-back flank, playing every match of the 1918 season. His consistency was rewarded with the ultimate success that year, as he claimed a premiership medallion in the Bloods' famous Grand Final victory over Collingwood, securing his place in the club's history before eventually departing to play for Footscray in the VFA.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Nov 1892
- Died
- 26 Sept 1980 (aged 87y 324d)
- Birthplace
- San Remo, VIC
- Deathplace
- Parkdale, VIC
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1918
Family
- Cousin:John Daly
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Wonthaggi, Bill Daly initially struggled to break into the senior lineup at Melbourne, managing just two appearances in 1913 before seeking greater opportunities across the lake. He moved to South Melbourne in 1915 and established himself as a league regular, though his momentum was temporarily halted when the club sat out the 1916 season due to the First World War. Upon the team's return, Daly evolved into a durable and reliable fixture on the half-back flank, playing every match of the 1918 season. His consistency was rewarded with the ultimate success that year, as he claimed a premiership medallion in the Bloods' famous Grand Final victory over Collingwood, securing his place in the club's history before eventually departing to play for Footscray in the VFA.