Brian Willis (2 January 1930 â 2 September 1951) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Willis collapsed and died aged 21. It is believed he suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Willis played in the opening match of the season but was dropped after two games. He received a severe ankle injury playing in the reserves that kept him out of football for the rest of the season.