Roy Bence

Roy Bence
Personal information
Full name Roy R. Bence
Date of birth 1 April 1900
Original team Koroit
Height/Weight 163 cm / 67 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1922
1925-1933
Total -		 South Melbourne
St Kilda		 15 (6)
144 (83)
159 (89)
1 Playing statistics to end of 1933 season .

Roy "Tiger" Bence (born 1 April 1900) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Originally from Koroit, Bence was a rover and occasional forward pocket.[1][2] He started his league career at South Melbourne but after only one season left for Brighton.[3] His second attempt at establishing himself in the VFL was more successful. He played nine seasons for St Kilda, before retiring at the age of 33.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Roy Bence (South Melbourne & St Kilda)". Full Points Footy. http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/b.htm#Roy%20Bence%20%28South%20Melbourne%20&%20St%20Kilda%29. 
  2. ^ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785. 
  3. ^ The Argus,"Many Permits Granted", 7 May 1925, p. 5
  4. ^ AFL Tables: Roy Bence