Roy Bence
| Roy Bence | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Royal Robert Bence | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkstall, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 3 October 1979 (aged 79) | ||
| 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 correct to end of 1933 season. | |||
Roy "Tiger" Bence (1 April 1900 – 3 October 1979)[1] 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Roy Bence - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ The Argus,"Many Permits Granted", 7 May 1925, p. 5
- ↑ AFL Tables: Roy Bence