Robert Mathews (26 August 1912 – 14 April 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Mathews was a back pocket defender, but started as a forward and topped North Melbourne's goal-kicking in the 1930 VFL season, with 29 goals. He switched clubs in 1935, joining Essendon, but would only make two appearances for the club.AFL Tables: Bob Mathews After leaving Essendon he played for La Mascotte.
Mathews later served in the Royal Australian Air Force during the later part of World War II.
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