Roy Bence Explained

Roy Bence
Fullname:Royal Robert Bence
Birth Date:1 April 1900
Birth Place:Kirkstall, Victoria
Death Place:Kew, Victoria
Originalteam:Koroit
Height:163 cm
Weight:67 kg
Statsend:1933
Years1:1922
Club1:South Melbourne
Games Goals1:15 (6)
Years2:1925–1933
Club2:St Kilda
Games Goals2:144 (83)
Games Goalstotal:159 (89)

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]

Notes and References

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