Bob Ware (born 23 August 1941) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Bob Ware | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert Ware | ||
| Date of birth | (1941-08-23) 23 August 1941 (age 80) | ||
| Original team(s) | Footscray Thirds | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1959–63 | Footscray | 65 (40) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ware, the nephew of club great Norman, started his VFL career as a half forward and kicked 19 goals in his debut season. He then developed into Footscray's back up ruckman and played in the 1961 VFL Grand Final loss to Hawthorn. Ware was still occasionally pushed forward and kicked a bag of five goals against Geelong in 1963.
A VFA representative at the 1966 Hobart Carnival, Ware played a Williamstown once he left Footscray.
Victorian (VFA) squad – 1966 Interstate Carnival | |
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Western Australia 26.18 (174) defeated Victoria (VFA) 5.11 (41), at North Hobart Oval, 9 June 1966, crowd: 20,047 Tasmania 19.27 (141) defeated Victoria (VFA) 7.11 (53), at North Hobart Oval, 11 June 1966, crowd: 23,764 Victoria (VFL) 14.17 (101) defeated Victoria (VFA) 9.7 (61), at North Hobart Oval, 13 June 1966, crowd: 13,969 South Australia 21.20 (146) defeated Victoria (VFA) 9.11 (65), at North Hobart Oval, 16 June 1966, crowd: 10,199 | |
Coach: Bushby |