| Personal information | |
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| Birth | 31 January 1885 |
| Recruited from | Essendon Town |
| Height and weight | 183cm / 83 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Team(s) |
Essendon (1904-12)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1912 season | |
Bill Busbridge (31 January 1885 - 1943) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the early days of the VFL. A centre half back and part time ruckman, he was also known by his nickname 'Buzzy'.
He was a premiership player with the Essendon in 1911 when they beat Collingwood by a single goal.
After debuting at the age of 16, Busbridge went on to win back to back Best and Fairests in 1908 and 1909.
He represented Victoria in the inaugural Australasian Football championships in Melbourne, in August 1908.
A knee injury forced him to retire prematurely in 1912.
In 2002 an Essendon panel chose him at 14th in their 'Champions of Essendon' selection.
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