Bob Withers
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Robert 'Bob' Withers is a former Australian rules football
er who played in Tasmania and for Port Melbourne
, noted for his selection in the 1961 All-Australian team.
Withers was a regular member of the Port Melbourne side during the 1950s and represented the VFA in 1957, 1958 and 1959. He moved to Tasmania in 1960 and joined NTFA
club North Launceston
as captain-coach, steering the club to premierships in 1961 and 1963. In his first year at North Launceston he was selected to the Tasmanian interstate team and helped them to their maiden win over rivals Victoria. He represented Tasmania on 15 occasions in total and was an All-Australian at the 1961 Brisbane Carnival
. Twice, in games against the VFA, Withers captained Tasmania and he won a Lefroy Medal in 1963.
His coaching career continued after he hanged up the boots and he was in charge of Launceston when they won the 1969 premiership. Withers also served as assistant coach of Essendon in 1970.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played in Tasmania and for Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne Football Club
The Port Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Borough, is an Australian rules football club based in the Melbourne suburb of Port Melbourne and is currently playing in the Victorian Football League ....
, noted for his selection in the 1961 All-Australian team.
Withers was a regular member of the Port Melbourne side during the 1950s and represented the VFA in 1957, 1958 and 1959. He moved to Tasmania in 1960 and joined NTFA
Northern Tasmanian Football Association (1886 - 1986)
The Northern Tasmanian Football Association was an Australian rules football competition which ran from 1886 to 1986. In its time it was one of the three main leagues in Tasmania, with the Tasmanian Football League and North West Football Union representing the rest of the state...
club North Launceston
North Launceston Football Club
The North Launceston Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Launceston, Tasmania. Australia. Since 2009 they have played in the newly formed Tasmanian State League.-History:...
as captain-coach, steering the club to premierships in 1961 and 1963. In his first year at North Launceston he was selected to the Tasmanian interstate team and helped them to their maiden win over rivals Victoria. He represented Tasmania on 15 occasions in total and was an All-Australian at the 1961 Brisbane Carnival
1961 Brisbane Carnival
The 1961 Brisbane Carnival was the 15th edition of the Australian National Football Carnival, an Australian rules football interstate competition. It was the last carnival to be held in Queensland....
. Twice, in games against the VFA, Withers captained Tasmania and he won a Lefroy Medal in 1963.
His coaching career continued after he hanged up the boots and he was in charge of Launceston when they won the 1969 premiership. Withers also served as assistant coach of Essendon in 1970.