Artie Bettles
Richmond
AFL career
74 games0 goals
- Debut
- R2 1914 v FIT2 May 1914
- Most recent
- R17 1920 v STK28 Aug 1920
Stats
Bio
Recruited from South Melbourne Districts, Artie Bettles established himself as a reliable and consistent figure in the Richmond lineup during the World War I era. Predominantly manning a back pocket or patrolling the wing, he was renowned for his safe marking hands and steady defensive work, attributes that saw him crowned the club's Best and Fairest in 1916. While his career was occasionally punctuated by controversy—most notably a heavy ten-week suspension in 1915 for an indiscretion against St Kilda—his value to the side was undeniable, leading to his selection in the 1919 Grand Final team. However, Bettles' on-field story ended in personal heartbreak; after years of service, a leg injury ruled him out of the Tigers' breakthrough 1920 premiership side just as the club reached the summit. He remained a dedicated servant to Punt Road, immediately transitioning to the committee upon his retirement and earning life membership in 1922.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Mar 1891
- Died
- 10 July 1971 (aged 80y 107d)
- Birthplace
- Bright, VIC
- Deathplace
- Thornbury, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Honours
- Richmond B&F1916
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from South Melbourne Districts, Artie Bettles established himself as a reliable and consistent figure in the Richmond lineup during the World War I era. Predominantly manning a back pocket or patrolling the wing, he was renowned for his safe marking hands and steady defensive work, attributes that saw him crowned the club's Best and Fairest in 1916. While his career was occasionally punctuated by controversy—most notably a heavy ten-week suspension in 1915 for an indiscretion against St Kilda—his value to the side was undeniable, leading to his selection in the 1919 Grand Final team. However, Bettles' on-field story ended in personal heartbreak; after years of service, a leg injury ruled him out of the Tigers' breakthrough 1920 premiership side just as the club reached the summit. He remained a dedicated servant to Punt Road, immediately transitioning to the committee upon his retirement and earning life membership in 1922.