Bob Davis

This is the player profile for Robert Davis (a.k.a. Bob Davis), born in Golden Point, Victoria in 1928. He played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Geelong (1951, 1952). Davis also coached Geelong.

Not to be confused with:
Robert Davis (b. 14/06/1982) - Swan Districts and Perth (R)

Player Details

Name: Robert Davis
Alias: Bob Davis
DOB: 12/06/1928
POB: Golden Point, Victoria
DOD: 16/05/2011
POD: Geelong, Victoria
Height: 183cm
Weight: 91kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1948-1958) - 189 matches, 149 goals
    • Geelong (1948-1958) - 189 matches, 149 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Geelong (1948-1958)
      • 189 matches played for Geelong in the VFL/AFL, with 65 as captain
      • 1951, 1952 premierships won with Geelong in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1958 (c)

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1948 VFL Season Geelong 17 13 R01-02, R05-19
1949 VFL Season Geelong 15 21 R01-12, R14-16
1950 VFL Season Geelong 19 12 R01-13, R15-18, SF, PF
1951 VFL Season Geelong 18 10 R01-09, R12-18, SF, GF
1952 VFL Season Geelong 15 13 R06-15, R17-19, SF, GF
1953 VFL Season Geelong 21 20 R01-18, SF, PF, GF
1954 VFL Season Geelong 19 15 R01-04, R06-18, SF, PF
1955 VFL Season Geelong 14 8 R01-05, R08-16
1956 VFL Season Geelong 19 17 R01-18, SF
1957 VFL Season Geelong 16 5 R01-15, R18
1958 VFL Season Geelong 16 15 R02-17

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1955 VFL Season Geelong 14 R01-05, R08-16
1956 VFL Season Geelong 19 R01-18, SF
1957 VFL Season Geelong 16 R01-15, R18
1958 VFL Season Geelong 16 R02-17