About Graham Willey
Lived 1933 – 2021 (aged 87). Graham Willey was an Australian australian rules football player.
Graham John Willey (19 July 1933 – 10 February 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Willey, who was a student at Scotch College, made his debut for Essendon in 1955, while on a permit from Redan. That year he won the best and fairest award, the Henderson Medal in the Ballarat Football League. He joined the club full-time in 1956 and kicked 33 goals from 16 games, to top Essendon's goal-kicking.
His work as a metallurgist brought him to Broken Hill in 1957 and he played with the North Broken Hill Football Club until 1960. He coached South Broken Hill to a premiership in 1962.
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Who was Graham Willey?
Australian rules footballer
When was Graham Willey born?
Graham Willey was born on 19 July 1933.
When did Graham Willey die?
Graham Willey died on 10 February 2021 in Geelong.
What was Graham Willey's occupation?
Graham Willey was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Graham Willey?
Graham Willey was Australian.
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