Roy Bence

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).

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)
Place of death Kew, Victoria
Original team(s) Koroit
Height 163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Weight 67 kg (148 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1922 South Melbourne 015 0(6)
1925–1933 St Kilda 144 (83)
Total 159 (89)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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". afltables.com.


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