Ron Grove
Australian rules footballer
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Ron Grove (5 June 1919 – 8 January 1993)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong and Footscray. Ron played in a number of positions throughout his career, although undoubtedly his best moment was in a 1946 game against Melbourne in which he kicked 10 goals. He started his career in 1941 playing for Geelong, although after receiving limited opportunity he moved to Footscray for the next season.
Fullname
Ron Grove
Born
5 June 1919
Died
8 January 1993 (aged 73)
Original team
Golden Point (Ballarat FL)
| Ron Grove | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ron Grove | ||
| Born | 5 June 1919 | ||
| Died | 8 January 1993 (aged 73) | ||
| Original team | Golden Point (Ballarat FL) | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1941 | Geelong | 10 (3) | |
| 1942–1947 | Footscray | 72 (54) | |
| Total | 82 (57) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1947. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
