William Daniel Blair (3 June 1912 – 5 June 1960) was an Australian rules footballer and umpire who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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William Daniel Blair (3 June 1912 – 5 June 1960) was an Australian rules footballer and umpire who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Playing career Blair was an 'oft match-winning defender' and vice-captain for Ouyen Rovers when he was invited to trial by Hawthorn in 1933. He declined the offer but just after the commencement of the 1934 season he was transferred to Geelong as a result of his job. He joined Geelong Second Eighteens at the start of 1935. After a number of good performances Blair was promoted to the seniors for round 10 against North Melbourne, one of several changes to cover a spate of injuries. He was selected again for round 18, Geelong's final match of the season. Blair's last appearance for Geelong was in the losing 1935 Second Eighteens Grand Final side.

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