Full name Robert Mathews Name Bob Mathews Years Club | Height/Weight 175 cm / 75 kg Original team(s) Melrose | |
Date of birth (1912-08-26)26 August 1912 Date of death 14 April 1989(1989-04-14) (aged 76) | ||
Robert "Bob" 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).
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. After leaving Essendon he played for La Mascotte.
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