Robert Aubrey Matlock (3 August 1918 – 22 July 2006) was an

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er who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Already 25 years of ago when he made his league debut, Matlock made 11 appearances in 1944.AFL Tables: Bob Matlock
/ref> He was a regular member of the team in 1945 and one of just five players who participated in every game. This included the

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loss to

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, which he played as a half back flanker. The following year he twisted his knee in South Melbourne's second round encounter with Essendon and was ruled out for the rest of the season.'' The Argus'
"Injury Will Keep Matlock Out"
16 July 1946, p. 14

References

1918 births Sydney Swans players 2006 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) {{AFL-bio-1918-stub