Col Benham
Fitzroy
AFL career
81 games70 goals
- Debut
- R1 1930 v FSC3 May 1930
- Most recent
- R15 1936 v FSC15 Aug 1936
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Hamilton in western Victoria, Col Benham was a tireless ruckman and forward who provided essential structure for Fitzroy during the 1930s. Noted for his exceptional stamina and strong overhead marking, he operated effectively as a follower who could drift forward and hit the scoreboard, serving as a physical foil for the brilliance of rover Haydn Bunton. While he was a consistent performer over seven seasons, Benham is best remembered for one of the strangest moments in league history; during a 1934 match against South Melbourne, his post-siren shot deflected off a spectator running onto the field and ricocheted through the goals. He remained a regular selection for the Maroons until 1936, leaving a legacy as a reliable, hard-working clubman.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Nov 1907
- Died
- 22 Feb 2000 (aged 92y 91d)
- Birthplace
- Collingwood, VIC
- Deathplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Hamilton in western Victoria, Col Benham was a tireless ruckman and forward who provided essential structure for Fitzroy during the 1930s. Noted for his exceptional stamina and strong overhead marking, he operated effectively as a follower who could drift forward and hit the scoreboard, serving as a physical foil for the brilliance of rover Haydn Bunton. While he was a consistent performer over seven seasons, Benham is best remembered for one of the strangest moments in league history; during a 1934 match against South Melbourne, his post-siren shot deflected off a spectator running onto the field and ricocheted through the goals. He remained a regular selection for the Maroons until 1936, leaving a legacy as a reliable, hard-working clubman.