Bill Heidke

Wilhelm Gustaf "Bill" Heidke (1883–1959) was a pioneer Australian rugby league player. He was a backline player for the Australian national team. He played in four Tests between 1908 and 1910, once as captain.

Rugby union career Heidke grew up in Bundaberg in the Wide Bay – Burnett region of Queensland where he played rugby union. He played for Souths Magpies and represented for Queensland against the professional New Zealand All Golds in June 1908 when that team was on its return from the "rebel" tour to England. Heidke and the other players who breached the amateur code of principal were consequently suspended for life by the Queensland Rugby Union.

Matches played Team Matches Years Queensland41908–1913 Australia (Tests)41908–1910