Willie Marshall
University and Melbourne
AFL career
12 games0 goals
- Debut
- SR3 1905 v CAR9 Sept 1905
- Most recent
- R13 1908 v STK18 July 1908
Stats
Bio
Scottish-born and educated at Scotch College, Willie Marshall was the son of a prominent Presbyterian minister who eventually followed his father into the clergy. His brief VFL career was interwoven with his academic pursuits, making a solitary appearance for Melbourne in 1905 before emerging three years later as a foundation player for University. Marshall featured 11 times in the Students' inaugural league season, balancing his football with theological studies that ultimately took precedence over the game. He retired from the VFL to serve as a minister in country Victoria, eventually rising to become the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria.
Profile
- Born
- 09 July 1884
- Died
- 17 May 1971 (aged 86y 312d)
- Birthplace
- Scotland
- Deathplace
- Burwood, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionScottish-born and educated at Scotch College, Willie Marshall was the son of a prominent Presbyterian minister who eventually followed his father into the clergy. His brief VFL career was interwoven with his academic pursuits, making a solitary appearance for Melbourne in 1905 before emerging three years later as a foundation player for University. Marshall featured 11 times in the Students' inaugural league season, balancing his football with theological studies that ultimately took precedence over the game. He retired from the VFL to serve as a minister in country Victoria, eventually rising to become the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria.