Rupe Matthews
University
AFL career
20 games20 goals
- Debut
- R1 1909 v CAR1 May 1909
- Most recent
- R1 1911 v SME29 Apr 1911
Stats
1911 | UNI | 1 | 1.0 |
1910 | UNI | 9 | 1.6 |
1909 | UNI | 10 | 0.5 |
Bio
Hailing from Bourke in rural New South Wales, Rupe Matthews found his way to the VFL through the unique amateur pathway of the University Football Club. Standing 185cm, he was a giant of his time, utilizing his frame to serve as a reliable focal point in attack for the "Students" during their short stint in the league. While the club often struggled against professional opposition, Matthews proved a consistent avenue to goal, booting 20 majors in as many games—a formidable strike rate during the low-scoring dead-ball era. His promising football journey was cut short after just three seasons, with professional obligations and eventual service in World War I taking precedence over the game.
Profile
- Born
- 19 July 1888
- Died
- 21 Feb 1966 (aged 77y 217d)
- Birthplace
- Bourke, NSW
- Deathplace
- South Yarra, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHailing from Bourke in rural New South Wales, Rupe Matthews found his way to the VFL through the unique amateur pathway of the University Football Club. Standing 185cm, he was a giant of his time, utilizing his frame to serve as a reliable focal point in attack for the "Students" during their short stint in the league. While the club often struggled against professional opposition, Matthews proved a consistent avenue to goal, booting 20 majors in as many games—a formidable strike rate during the low-scoring dead-ball era. His promising football journey was cut short after just three seasons, with professional obligations and eventual service in World War I taking precedence over the game.