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 | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Robert Mathews | ||
Date of birth | (1912-08-26)26 August 1912 | ||
Place of birth | Foster, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 14 April 1989(1989-04-14) (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) | ||
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]
North Melbourne Football Club · leading goalkickers | |
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