About Bill Woodcock
Lived 1888 – 1957 (aged 69). Bill Woodcock was an australian rules football player.
Herbert Miller Woodcock (29 June 1888 – 6 October 1957) was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Woodcock, who was recruited to St Kilda locally, used his powerful build to good effect as a ruck shepherd. Also a butcher by profession, Woodcock participated in the 1913 Grand Final which they lost to Fitzroy. He joined former St Kilda teammates Ernie Sellars and George Morrissey at East Perth in 1915 and played there for three seasons. In 1918 he returned to St Kilda and remained with the club until 1921.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Woodcock?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bill Woodcock born?
Bill Woodcock was born on 29 June 1888 in North Adelaide.
When did Bill Woodcock die?
Bill Woodcock died on 6 October 1957 in Windsor.
What was Bill Woodcock's occupation?
Bill Woodcock was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Woodcock (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Woodcock. https://biography.guide/bill-woodcock/
MLA: "Bill Woodcock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-woodcock/.
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