Bob Mathews (footballer)
Australian rules footballer, born 1912
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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]
Fullname
Robert Mathews
Born
26 August 1912
Foster, Victoria
Foster, Victoria
Died
14 April 1989 (aged 76)
Original team
Melrose
| Bob Mathews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert Mathews | ||
| Born |
26 August 1912 Foster, Victoria | ||
| Died | 14 April 1989 (aged 76) | ||
| Original team | 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) | ||
|
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]
