'Hutchy' came to Essendon initially as a wingman and played on the half forward flank in the premiership team of 1942. By 1946, he had become first rover and he was close to best on the ground in that role in the premiership victory that year. He was also a superb rover in the 1949 and 1950 premiership wins. Hutchison was tireless, brilliantly fast, a fine stab kick and an accurate shot for goal. He was so small and light that it was amazing that he stayed out of trouble- but his incredible skill saw to that. He was a credit to the game, scrupulously fair and modest and always superbly fit. His seven best and fairest awards are equal best at Essendon with Dick Reynolds.
Don't forget that each week you vote on the Champions of Essendon you will have the chance to win great prizes. One lucky voter - randomly selected - will win two tickets to the Champions of Essendon Gala Dinner at Crown Palladium, a copy of the Champions of Essendon book and a $50 gift voucher for the Bomber Shop. Weekly winners will be announced on the BomberLand website and contacted by the club. There are even greater prizes up for grabs for our overall winner at the end of the season. One lucky voter will receive two tickets to the Champions of Essendon Dinner Gala Dinner, a leather-bound edition of the Champions of Essendon book and a framed, Essendon guernsey signed by all the living Champions of Essendon - a simply magnificent collectors item.
Already Mark Thompson, Simon Madden, Michael Long, Dick Reynolds, Mark Harvey, Jack Clarke and Bill Hutchison have been chosen as Champions of Essendon. This week's group asks you to vote on four of the best mid-fielders to pull on the red and black guernsey – Albert Thurgood, Barry Davis, Harold Lambert and Russell Blew. You can vote on the BomberLand website - www.essendonfc.com.au or call 1902 245 049. (Initial call cost 50 cents, costs vary throughout. Higher mp/pp).
