Bob Skilton

This is the player profile for Bob Skilton, born in 1938. Played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. Played for Port Melbourne in the VFA/VFL. Bob Skilton also coached South Melbourne and Melbourne.

Player Details

Name: Robert Skilton
Full Name: Robert John Skilton
Alias: Bob Skilton
DOB: 08/11/1938
Height: 171cm
Weight: 76kg

Player History

Full Team History: South Melbourne, Port Melbourne
Total Matches (Goals): 247 (412)
VFL/AFL Team History: South Melbourne (1956-1968, 1970-1971)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 237 (412)
VFA/VFL Team History: Port Melbourne (1972)
VFA/VFL Matches (Goals): 10 (0)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 781st player to debut for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 237 matches played for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL (1956-1968, 1970-1971), with 158 as captain
VFA/VFL Matches Played: 10 matches played for Port Melbourne in the VFA/VFL (1972)

Relatives Details

Parents

  • Herbert Robert Skilton - father