Bill Milroy is a former Australian rules football

Australian rules football

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er in the Victorian Football League

Australian Football League

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.

Milroy made his debut for the Carlton Football Club

Carlton Football Club

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in the Round 16 of the 1951 season. He left the Blues at the end of the 1956 season.

At Carlton he was "Best and Fairest" Player 1954. For a time he was also Vice Captain. His tally of 50 goals during that time affords evidence that he was a useful player while resting in the forward lines. A combination of immense determination, doggedness, and energy helped compensate to a large extent for any skill deficiencies.

Milroy died 21 June 1992 survived by his wife and 2 sons aged only 62 years.
Son of John Joseph Milroy (1904-1964) and Mary Adelaide Milroy (née Strown) (1902-1934).

External links

• Bill Milroy at Blueseum