Roy Bence

Roy Bence
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)
Original team(s)	Koroit
Height/Weight	163 cm / 67 kg
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1922 1925-1933 Total	South Melbourne St Kilda	015 0(6) 144 (83) 159 (89)
^1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1933 season.

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

1. "Roy Bence - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
2. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
3. The Argus,"Many Permits Granted", 7 May 1925, p. 5
4. AFL Tables: Roy Bence