Bill Pavey
Hawthorn
AFL career
100 games7 goals
- Debut
- R4 1937 v ESS15 May 1937
- Most recent
- R3 1945 v STK5 May 1945
Stats
Bio
Bill Pavey was a sturdy defender who carved out a respectable career with Hawthorn during a challenging era for the club. Originally from Yarraville and recruited via the Emerald Football Club in the Dandenong Ranges, Pavey made his debut in 1937 and quickly established himself as a fixture in the senior lineup. He arrived at Glenferrie Oval as part of a recruitment drive from the country leagues and proved to be the most successful of the intake, becoming a reliable contributor for nearly a decade.
Primarily deployed as a back pocket, Pavey was known for his durability and defensive discipline in a side that often faced overwhelming opposition pressure. He played through the entirety of the Second World War years, providing vital experience and stability while the team roster fluctuated heavily due to wartime service. Pavey retired in 1945 immediately after reaching his 100-game milestone, departing as a loyal servant who remained a constant presence in the Hawthorn defence during the transition from the "Mayblooms" to the Hawks.
Profile
- Born
- 26 Sept 1913
- Died
- 14 June 1982 (aged 68y 261d)
- Birthplace
- Yarraville, VIC
- Deathplace
- Heidelberg, VIC
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBill Pavey was a sturdy defender who carved out a respectable career with Hawthorn during a challenging era for the club. Originally from Yarraville and recruited via the Emerald Football Club in the Dandenong Ranges, Pavey made his debut in 1937 and quickly established himself as a fixture in the senior lineup. He arrived at Glenferrie Oval as part of a recruitment drive from the country leagues and proved to be the most successful of the intake, becoming a reliable contributor for nearly a decade.
Primarily deployed as a back pocket, Pavey was known for his durability and defensive discipline in a side that often faced overwhelming opposition pressure. He played through the entirety of the Second World War years, providing vital experience and stability while the team roster fluctuated heavily due to wartime service. Pavey retired in 1945 immediately after reaching his 100-game milestone, departing as a loyal servant who remained a constant presence in the Hawthorn defence during the transition from the "Mayblooms" to the Hawks.