Billy Wilson (footballer, born 2005)

Billy Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-06-16) 16 June 2005
Original team(s) Dromana/Dandenong Stingrays
Draft No. 34, 2023 AFL draft
Debut Round 16, 2025, Carlton vs. Port Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Carlton
Number 35
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2024– Carlton 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 16, 2025.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Billy Wilson (born 16 June 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Junior career

Wilson played for the Dandenong Stingrays in the Talent League. He averaged 22.5 disposals in his draft year.[1] He was also a part of the Vic Country squad in the Under 18 Championships in 2023,[2] averaging 11.8 disposals a game.[1]

AFL career

Wilson was selected by Carlton with pick 34 of the 2023 AFL draft.[3] He played 13 games for Carlton's VFL side in an injury-interrupted first season after being drafted, and did not play a senior game.[4]

Wilson made his debut in round 16 of the 2025 AFL season against Port Adelaide.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Billy Wilson". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Vic Country announce squad for U18 Boys Champs". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  3. ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Pick No.34: Billy Wilson". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  4. ^ Keating, Mitch. "Carlton's second-year speedster and the SSP option who could help fill Newman role". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  5. ^ Filippo, Cristian. "AFL team news: Double debut for Round 16". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
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