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Key Facts

Full name
Miles Alfred Sellers

Known as
Bob Sellers

Born
23 February 1905

Died
10 September 1971 (aged 66)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 68d
Last game: 29y 204d

Height and weight
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 83 kg

Senior clubs
Hawthorn

Jumper numbers
Hawthorn: 25, 8

Bob Sellers

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
HawthornV/AFL1925-1932, 193498650.6610%———2
Total1925-1932, 193498650.6610%———2

AFL: 2,990th player to appear, 2,493rd most games played, 1,658th most goals kickedHawthorn: 13th player to appear, 150th most games played, 96th most goals kicked

Bob Sellers was a useful follower and forward who joined Hawthorn from Box Hill and was a key member in 1925 of the club's inaugural VFL combinations. In 10 seasons with the Mayblooms he played 98 league games and kicked 65 goals. He served as club skipper for part of the 1928 season.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.