Bill Shenfield
Fitzroy
AFL career
25 games16 goals
- Debut
- R1 1934 v NTH5 May 1934
- Most recent
- R18 1935 v HAW7 Sept 1935
Stats
Bio
A mature-age recruit from Western Australia, Bill Shenfield crossed the Nullarbor to join Fitzroy after a productive stint with South Fremantle in the WAFL. Standing 180cm, he was a solid utility player capable of operating as a follower or half-forward, arriving with a reputation as a goal-kicker after a strong 1933 campaign in the west. He became a consistent contributor for the Maroons over two seasons, managing 16 goals in his 25 appearances, though he ultimately moved on to the VFA to continue his career with Coburg. Like many of his generation, his football journey was eventually overshadowed by global events, as he went on to serve in the Australian Army during World War II.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Apr 1909
- Died
- 13 Oct 1978 (aged 69y 171d)
- Birthplace
- Leederville, WA
- Deathplace
- Albany, WA
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA mature-age recruit from Western Australia, Bill Shenfield crossed the Nullarbor to join Fitzroy after a productive stint with South Fremantle in the WAFL. Standing 180cm, he was a solid utility player capable of operating as a follower or half-forward, arriving with a reputation as a goal-kicker after a strong 1933 campaign in the west. He became a consistent contributor for the Maroons over two seasons, managing 16 goals in his 25 appearances, though he ultimately moved on to the VFA to continue his career with Coburg. Like many of his generation, his football journey was eventually overshadowed by global events, as he went on to serve in the Australian Army during World War II.