Bill Serong

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Bill Serong
Personal information
Birth May 5, 1936,
Recruited from
Height and weight 183 cm / 83 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1956, Collingwood vs. , at
Team(s) Collingwood (1956-61)
  • 98 games, 52 goals

North Melbourne (1962)

  • 16 games, 8 goals

Total - 114 Games, 60 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of 1962 season
Career highlights

Bill Serong (born May 5, 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and North Melbourne in the VFL.

Serong usually played as a centreman but was also seen on the half forward flanks. He made his league debut in 1956 with Collingwood and played in two losing grand finals with the club. In 1959 he placed equal second in the Brownlow Medal count. He finished his career with a season at North Melbourne in 1962, winning their best and fairest award.

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