Career
Headlam, a ruckman, was recruited from Pascoe Vale and played for Essendon at under-19s level He played five seasons at Essendon and left to take up the position of Diamond Creek senior coach in 1974. After spending time away from the game to study, Headlam reappeared in 1976, playing for Coburg.
In 1978 he joined Doncaster, as captain-coach.
He was back at Diamond Valley Football League club Diamond Creek in 1980 and would remained there until 1984.