About Bill Roach
Lived 1925 – 2015 (aged 89). Bill Roach was an Australian australian rules football player.
Charles Arthur "Bill" Roach (3 November 1925 – 3 February 2015) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Less than two months after playing for Richmond, Roach requested a clearance to Melbourne Football Club, which was granted, but he never played a league game for them.
He played for the Prahran Football Club in the Victorian Football Association, where he was a life member and chairman of selectors from 1965 to 1975.
Family Charles was married to his late wife of 64 years, Joyce and is survived by daughter Joanne, son Gary and grandchildren Jessica, Andrew, Samuel and Alice.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Roach?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Roach born?
Bill Roach was born on 3 November 1925.
When did Bill Roach die?
Bill Roach died on 3 February 2015.
What was Bill Roach's occupation?
Bill Roach was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill Roach?
Bill Roach was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Roach (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Roach. https://biography.guide/bill-roach/
MLA: "Bill Roach." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-roach/.
Chicago: "Bill Roach." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-roach/.
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