Ron Hillis (19 February 1906 – 6 December 1976) was an

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er who played with South Melbourne in the

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during the 1930s. A full back, Hillis was a

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winner with South Melbourne in 1930 and 1935. He was also a 4 time VFL representative at interstate football. Despite playing 19 games during the 1933 season, injury prevented him from being a member of their premiership side that year.

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* * 1906 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Sydney Swans players Bob Skilton Medal winners 1976 deaths {{AFL-bio-1906-stub