Churchyard

William John Churchyard played 10 games starting in 1898, kicking 4 goals. He played for Melbourne Juniors, Royal Park Crescent and Albion United prior to being recruited to Carlton.

Churchyard, who was born in Carlton, passed away in Caulfield on the 31st August, 1957 aged 79.

The Age June 03 (p7) 1897 reported that W. Churchyard was granted a permit to transfer from Albion United to Royal Park-crescent.
Royal Park Crescent in 1897 was Carlton's reserves team.
In 1900 Bill was granted a permit to transfer to Melbourne Juniors from Carlton.