Hill was a member of Collingwood’s Grand Final teams of 1964 and 1966 and played a total of 114 games for the club between 1962 and 1965, predominantly as an attacking half back flanker where he played with great flair.
Recruited from Thornbury, Hill twice represented Victoria at state level and ran eighth in the 1964 Brownlow Medal.
He later crossed to Preston in the VFA where he claimed two J.J. Liston Trophys in 1969 and 1971.
Hill’s legacy is enshrined at Preston City Oval where the Northern Blues’ best-and-fairest carries his name.
He was a great club man and friend to many at the club.
The thoughts of the Collingwood players, coaches and staff are with Laurie’s family and loved ones during this time.
Side By Side We Stick Together.
Laurie Hill
Born: 18 July 1942
Height: 180cm
Weight: 76kg
Collingwood career: 1962-1969
Debut: Collingwood v St Kilda, Round One 1962 at Victoria Park
Games: 114
Goals: 21
Honours: Victorian selection 1964, 1965; Collingwood Grand Final team 1964, 1966
Hill was the 642nd player to represent Collingwood.
Preston career
Games: 84
Honours: Preston Premiership Side 1969; J.J. Liston Trophy 1969, 1971; best-and-fairest 1970, 1971
