Colin Magnus Williamson (31 December 1913 – 29 May 1997)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with and coached St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Col Williamson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Colin Magnus Williamson | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Collingwood, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 29 May 1997 (aged 83) | ||
| Original team(s) | Northcote (VFA) | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1937–1946 | St Kilda | 165 (44) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1952–1953 | St Kilda | 37 (7–30–0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Football
Although primarily a ruckman, Williamson also spent a lot of time in defence.
Northcote (VFA)
He started out at Northcote, where he was a member of a premiership team.
St Kilda (VFL)
He kicked 18 goals in his debut season at St Kilda. Perhaps his best year was 1939 when he finished the Brownlow Medal count as his club's top vote getter.
Brighton (VFA)
Williamson coached Brighton to their first and only VFA premiership in 1948.
St Kilda (VFL)
St Kilda signed him on as their coach for the 1952 season and he remained in the role for two years.
1937 Best First-Year Players
In September 1937, The Argus selected Williamson in its team of 1937's first-year players.[2]
| Best First-Year Players (1937) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Backs | Bernie Treweek (Fitzroy) |
Reg Henderson (Richmond) |
Lawrence Morgan (Fitzroy) |
| H/Backs | Gordon Waters (Hawthorn) |
Bill Cahill (Essendon) |
Eddie Morcom (North Melbourne) |
| Centre Line | Ted Buckley (Melbourne) |
George Bates (Richmond) |
Jack Kelly (St Kilda) |
| H/Forwards | Col Williamson (St Kilda) |
Ray Watts (Essendon) |
Don Dilks (Footscray) |
| Forwards | Lou Sleeth (Richmond) |
Sel Murray (North Melbourne) |
Charlie Pierce (Hawthorn) |
| Rucks/Rover | Reg Garvin (St Kilda) |
Sandy Patterson (South Melbourne) |
Des Fothergill (Collingwood) |
| Second Ruck | Lawrence Morgan | Col Williamson | Lou Sleeth |
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