Bill Picken Biography

Collingwood team of the century player Billy Picken passes away, aged 66.

The Magpies great, who played 212 matches for the club after debuting in 1974, was a two-time EW Copeland Trophy winner and All-Australian in 1983.

“Billy was a spectacular player, a dashing defender who could take a big grab and a player who performed extraordinarily in finals matches," Magpies president Jeff Browne said in a statement.

"He will be remembered as one of the best-ever players to represent the Collingwood Football Club and one of the greatest centre half backs of his generation."

Liam Picken becomes part of the 2016 premiership-winning Bulldogs team and paid tribute to his family, especially his father Billy Picken.

"My family has supported me so much. It wasn't easy to make it in the AFL and they drive eight hours every week to watch me play, so its great to share that with me," Picken said.

Billy Picken hasn't shared too much from the sad old 'Colliwobbles' days with his son. "He's actually a very positive person. Even if I have a bad game or have a bad loss he's telling me to get back up."