Col Williamson


Colin Magnus Williamson was an Australian rules footballer who played with and coached St Kilda in the Victorian [Football League (1897–1989)|Victorian Football League].

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.
Best First-Year Players
BacksBernie Treweek
Reg Henderson
Lawrence Morgan
H/BacksGordon Waters
Bill [Cahill (Australian footballer)|Bill Cahill]
Eddie Morcom
Centre LineTed Buckley
George Bates
Jack [Kelly (Australian footballer)|Jack Kelly]
H/ForwardsCol Williamson
Ray [Watts (footballer)|Ray Watts]
Don Dilks
ForwardsLou Sleeth
Sel Murray
Charlie Pierce
Rucks/RoverReg Garvin
Sandy Patterson
Des Fothergill
Second RuckLawrence MorganCol WilliamsonLou Sleeth