People - B
Full Name: Ronald Charles Eric Bywater1
Born: 08-Jan-1919 (AFL Tables)
Place of Birth: Moonee Ponds2
Died: 19743
Height:183 cm (AFL Tables)
Corowa NSW, 1950-
EXCEPT for the last few matches of last season, when Ron Clegg played brilliantly, RON BYWATER was the most regular player at centre half-back for South Melbourne.
His first senior appearance was in the 1942 semi-final against Footscray. Then the Army called. Ile missed all 1943, and played only one game to- ward the end of 1944. Appendicitis and a broken leg also interfered with his progress, and it was not until 1946 that the player who was regarded as one of the best seen in various Army games began to play regularly with South. He polled third that year in the Brownlow Medal voting, which is an indication of his prowess.
Physical strength, ability in the air, and a long, driving drop kick were features of his play, and he has given South splendid service. This year he has been given the job of full forward, and he has started well.
When not engaged at football he is a golfer of note. He plays off a single-figure handicap, and is a noted long hitter. In the recent A.I.F. golf day he won the long drive, covering a distance of 290 yards. He is also one of the best swimmers in the R.S.L. competition. Ron is now a wood and ice merchant. He takes his share of the social activities, and it was at one of these functions several weeks ago that he announced his engagement.
Wikipedia - Ron Bywater
Shock for South supporters Ron. Bywater transfers to N.S.W. club. (1950, June 21). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956), p. 15. Retrieved November 21, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22837046
Full Name: Ronald Charles Eric Bywater1
Born: 08-Jan-1919 (AFL Tables)
Place of Birth: Moonee Ponds2
Died: 19743
Height:183 cm (AFL Tables)
Career
South Melbourne (VFL) 1942, 1944, 1946-50Corowa NSW, 1950-
Comment
Military Service WW2LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS OF 1950-CENTRE HALF-BACKS – Percy Taylor
Argus 13-May-1950 P7EXCEPT for the last few matches of last season, when Ron Clegg played brilliantly, RON BYWATER was the most regular player at centre half-back for South Melbourne.
His first senior appearance was in the 1942 semi-final against Footscray. Then the Army called. Ile missed all 1943, and played only one game to- ward the end of 1944. Appendicitis and a broken leg also interfered with his progress, and it was not until 1946 that the player who was regarded as one of the best seen in various Army games began to play regularly with South. He polled third that year in the Brownlow Medal voting, which is an indication of his prowess.
Physical strength, ability in the air, and a long, driving drop kick were features of his play, and he has given South splendid service. This year he has been given the job of full forward, and he has started well.
When not engaged at football he is a golfer of note. He plays off a single-figure handicap, and is a noted long hitter. In the recent A.I.F. golf day he won the long drive, covering a distance of 290 yards. He is also one of the best swimmers in the R.S.L. competition. Ron is now a wood and ice merchant. He takes his share of the social activities, and it was at one of these functions several weeks ago that he announced his engagement.
Related Pages
- 122_063 - South Melbourne Players visiting a young boy in hospital
- Bywater, Ron (DG_047)
- South Melbourne Senior Team 1946 (SLV 122_097)
- South Melbourne Senior Team 1946 (SLV 122_230)
- South Melbourne Senior Team 1947 R12 - ITB
Other Photos
External Links
AFL Tables - Ron BywaterWikipedia - Ron Bywater
Shock for South supporters Ron. Bywater transfers to N.S.W. club. (1950, June 21). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956), p. 15. Retrieved November 21, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22837046
Sources
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Bywater
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Bywater
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Bywater
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