Bob Mathews (footballer)
| Bob Mathews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert Mathews | ||
| Date of birth | 26 August 1912 | ||
| Date of death | 14 April 1989 (aged 76) | ||
| Original team(s) | Melrose | ||
| Height/Weight | 175 cm / 75 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1930-1934 1935 Total - |
North Melbourne Essendon |
58 (32) 2 (0) 60 (32) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1935 season. | |||
Robert "Bob" Mathews (26 August 1912 – 14 April 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Mathews was a back pocket defender, but started as a forward and topped North Melbourne's goal-kicking in the 1930 VFL season, with 29 goals. He switched clubs in 1935, joining Essendon, but would only make two appearances for the club.[2] After leaving Essendon he played for La Mascotte.[3]
References
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ AFL Tables: Bob Mathews
- ↑ "Mathews, Bob". Essendon F.C. Website.
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