Bill Eastick (13 March 1888 – 22 October 1914) was an

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er who played with

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. Eastick became ill early in the 1914 season and his health deteriorated throughout the year before his death in October.

Sources

*Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. *

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* 1888 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Sydney Swans players Ballarat Imperial Football Club players 1914 deaths 20th-century Australian sportsmen {{AFL-bio-1888-stub