William Ashley Magarey (30 January 1868 – 18 October 1929) was a lawyer, sportsman and sports administrator.
Magarey, nicknamed 'Beautiful Bill', attempted to wipe out much of the rough play from the league by instituting an award which would be given to the fairest and most brilliant player each season.
[1] Despite his contribution to Australian rules football, Magarey excelled most at cricket during his younger years.
He was demoted to number ten in the batting order for the second innings, where he was dismissed by another Test cricketer, Sydney Callaway, for seven.
In 1901, William Magarey was enrolled in singing classes at the Elder Conservatorium; Guli Hack was his teacher.