Bill McVitty
Essendon
AFL career
9 games0 goals
- Debut
- R4 1905 v SME27 May 1905
- Most recent
- SR3 1907 v SME31 Aug 1907
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Bio
Born on Christmas Day in South Melbourne, Bill McVitty was a physically imposing figure who arrived at Essendon in 1905 standing at 188cm—a giant stature for the era. Recruited to bolster the Same Olds' key position stocks, his exceptional height made him a natural option for the follower division and deep defence, where he could impact aerial contests against smaller opponents. Despite his physical advantages, McVitty struggled to command a regular spot in the senior lineup, managing five games in his debut season before missing the entire 1906 campaign and returning for a final four-game stint in 1907. While his on-field career was brief and goalless, his contribution to the club's history is solidified by his service to the nation, as he was one of the many former Essendon players who later enlisted and served as a Private during World War I.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Dec 1881
- Died
- 06 Sept 1961 (aged 79y 255d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Kew, VIC
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
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Bio
1 revisionBorn on Christmas Day in South Melbourne, Bill McVitty was a physically imposing figure who arrived at Essendon in 1905 standing at 188cm—a giant stature for the era. Recruited to bolster the Same Olds' key position stocks, his exceptional height made him a natural option for the follower division and deep defence, where he could impact aerial contests against smaller opponents. Despite his physical advantages, McVitty struggled to command a regular spot in the senior lineup, managing five games in his debut season before missing the entire 1906 campaign and returning for a final four-game stint in 1907. While his on-field career was brief and goalless, his contribution to the club's history is solidified by his service to the nation, as he was one of the many former Essendon players who later enlisted and served as a Private during World War I.