| Bill Twomey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Bill (left) with brotherPat at training (c.1947) | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Joseph Twomey | ||
| Born | 28 September 1927 | ||
| Died | 1 October 1996(1996-10-01) (aged 69) | ||
| Original teams | St Thomas', Fairfield YCW | ||
| Debut | Round 1 1945,Collingwood vs.North Melbourne, atVictoria Park | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1945–1958 | Collingwood | 189 (154) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1958. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Bill Twomey Jr. (28 September 1927 – 1 October 1996)[1] was anAustralian rules footballer, who played in theVictorian Football League (VFL).
Often described as an "enigma", Twomey was, for a time, considered the best centreman in the game. He combined freakish natural talent with exceptional speed, a vice-like grip and spectacular leap. His often perplexing career can be summed up by a three-week stretch during the latter part of the1948 season. Twomey, having gone unsighted during the first half of Collingwood's semi-final clash versusFootscray, kicked 8 goals in the second half to single-handedly win the match for the Magpies. Such was his impact the Sporting Globe declared Twomey "their greatest match-winning forward sinceRon Todd". Two weeks later the star Magpie had little to no influence in Collingwood's Preliminary final loss toMelbourne.[2]
Twomey played 189 games for the Magpies over 14 seasons in a career that spanned aCopeland Trophy in 1956, Premiership glory in1953, captaincy in 1957 and regular selection forVictoria. His time as a Magpie however was ultimately dogged by niggling injuries as well as personal setbacks, during an era when little thought was given to the mental welfare of footballers.
Bill's brotherMichael played 157 games for the Woods between 1951 and 1961, whilePat had two brief stints with the club which amounted to 55 games. The three brothers' nephewDavid – the son of a fourth brother, Peter Twomey[3] – later played with the Magpies. Bill's fatherBill Twomey Sr. had also played with them during the 1920s.
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