Bob Mathews (footballer)

Bob Mathews
Personal information
Full name	Robert Mathews
Date of birth	26 August 1912
Date of death	14 April 1989 (aged 76)
Original team(s)	Melrose
Height/Weight	175 cm / 75 kg
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1930-1934 1935 Total -	North Melbourne Essendon	58 (32) 2 (0) 60 (32)
^1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1935 season.

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).^[1]

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]

References

1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
2. AFL Tables: Bob Mathews
3. "Mathews, Bob". Essendon F.C. Website.