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Vale #25 Billy Picken (1956-2022)
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:42 pm
by Mr Miyagi
https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/1 ... -con-britt
I’m a bit stunned to hear of Billy’s passing, wishing his family my sympathies
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:47 pm
by lihei
Very very sad indeed.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:54 pm
by BHPIE
After McKenna , my favourite player RIP Billy
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:55 pm
by watt price tully
Terribly sad news. Billy went my high school Melbourne Boys High School for his HSC year. He was a lovely bloke and the friendliest of the many VFL 1st, 2nd and 3rds players the school had in the 70’s
Con Britt was a favourite when I was a little tacker going to Vic Park
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:05 pm
by lazzadesilva
Oh dear
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:09 pm
by Piesnchess
Billy No 25, Con was 27, both champions, cant believe Billy is gone, taken far too early, how very sad. I hope the team can win for them both tomorrow, i really do.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:20 pm
by Meredith1965
No !
I do not remember Con Britt well, but I saw practically every game Billy played in his pomp, and vividly recall the front-page picture of him in his school uniform on the day he was selected for his first game. He can’t be gone. Such a wonderful player, a kind of cross between Geoffrey Howe and Darcy Moore.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:21 pm
by Prexm68
My childhood hero. Billy 25 Picken on my first duffle coat. My Mum used to laugh at me as to how many times I got it his autograph. RIP
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:54 pm
by robevpau1
So sad to hear this news. Spent many days at Vic Park watching Billy plucking balls from out of the sky - an absolute wall in defence when on his game, and Con Britt was a red-headed terrier and non-stop attacker when on the ball. RIP Billy and Con and thank you both for many years of sheer enjoyment watching you both.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:03 pm
by RudeBoy
Both were way too young to die.
Con Britt was a real terrier in the forward pocket. As for Billy, well he was one of our club's all-time favourite players. Legend has it that he would yell out on the field "look out, here comes Billy" before flying for a screamer. Apart from Howe, he was the best and most consistent specky mark player we've had. His beaming smile will be remembered by all of us who followed the Maggies back in the 70s and 80s.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:30 pm
by Mr Miyagi
Billy was only 66. This breaks my heart, such a terrific bloke on and off field.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:40 pm
by robevpau1
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:16 pm
by Hiss
Absolutely gut wrenching and so young! What the hell is going on with all these young people passing away ? He was a true Collingwood angel! Rest In Peace Billy.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:17 pm
by masoncox
When Billy came onto the ground he mostly always spewed up.
Overly nervous.
Of all the matchups that I have seen nothing was better than Billy vs McClure.
Black and white flowed thru his veins.
A great player but not a great kick he was my favorite collingwood player of all time.
RIP Biilly and may you smash that carlton rabbit McClure for eternity in heaven.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:01 pm
by Jezza
Very sad news.
Both terrific Collingwood people who will never be forgotten by the supporters.
