Ron Kimberley (15 July 1914 – 21 July 1981)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
Ron Kimberley | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Ron Kimberley | ||
Date of birth | (1914-07-15)15 July 1914 | ||
Date of death | 21 July 1981(1981-07-21) (aged 67) | ||
Original team(s) | Sandhurst | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1939–1941, 1944 | Melbourne | 15 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1944. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Kimberley, who came to Melbourne from Bendigo club Sandhurst, made 11 of his 15 league appearances in the 1939 VFL season, which included a place in their premiership team.[3][4] He was a replacement for the suspended Wally Lock in the 1939 VFL Grand Final.[5] Over the next two seasons he only played in the opening rounds.[4] He did not appear at all in 1942 and 1943, then played twice more in 1944.[4]
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Melbourne Football Club 1939 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Hughes |
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