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(1979-10-03) (aged 79)
Original team(s) Koroit
Height/Weight 163 cm / 67 kg
Playing career1
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. 1 2 "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
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