Roy Bence
Appearance
Roy Bence | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Royal Robert Bence | ||
Date of birth | 1 April 1900 | ||
Place of birth | Kirkstall, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 3 October 1979 | (aged 79)||
Place of death | Kew, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Koroit | ||
Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1922 | South Melbourne | 15 (6) | |
1925–1933 | St Kilda | 144 (83) | |
Total | 159 (89) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Roy "Tiger" Bence (1 April 1900 – 3 October 1979)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Originally from Koroit, Bence was a rover and occasional forward pocket.[1][2] He started his league career at South Melbourne but after only one season left for Brighton.[3] His second attempt at establishing himself in the VFL was more successful. He played nine seasons for St Kilda, before retiring at the age of 33.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Roy Bence - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ The Argus,"Many Permits Granted", 7 May 1925, p. 5
- ^ "AFL Tables: Roy Bence". afltables.com.