Robert 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]
| Bob Mathews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert Mathews | ||
| Date of birth | 26 August 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Foster, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 14 April 1989 (aged 76) | ||
| Original team(s) | Melrose | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1930–1934 | North Melbourne | 58 (32) | |
| 1935 | Essendon | 2 (0) | |
| Total | 60 (32) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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]
Mathews later served in the Royal Australian Air Force during the later part of World War II.[4]
References
edit- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012.
- ^ "World War II Roll: Robert Mathews". Department of Veterans Affairs.
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