Les Williams
South Melbourne
AFL career
48 games1 goals
- Debut
- R4 1947 v COL10 May 1947
- Most recent
- R17 1951 v COL25 Aug 1951
Stats
Bio
Recruited from local junior club South Melbourne Districts, Les Williams was a reliable defender who became a regular fixture in the South Melbourne lineup during the post-war era. Operating primarily as a vigorous half-back flanker, he established a reputation for consistency and close-checking defensive work at the Lake Oval. Williams played 48 senior games over five seasons, kicking a solitary career goal, and served as a steadfast contributor to the Swans' backline until his departure at the end of the 1951 season.
Profile
- Born
- 14 Sept 1923
- Died
- 14 Apr 1998 (aged 74y 212d)
- Birthplace
- Northcote, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Family
- Son:Gary Williams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local junior club South Melbourne Districts, Les Williams was a reliable defender who became a regular fixture in the South Melbourne lineup during the post-war era. Operating primarily as a vigorous half-back flanker, he established a reputation for consistency and close-checking defensive work at the Lake Oval. Williams played 48 senior games over five seasons, kicking a solitary career goal, and served as a steadfast contributor to the Swans' backline until his departure at the end of the 1951 season.