Rupert Thomas David Benstead (5 June 1889 – 17 November 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[3]
| Rupe Benstead | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Rupert Thomas David Benstead | ||
| Date of birth | 5 June 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | Maldon, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 17 November 1961 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Maldon, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Maldon,[1] Long Gully[2] | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1911 | Essendon | 4 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Notes
edit- ^ "1910 - Sporting: Football". Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918). 14 May 1910. p. 7. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "1911 - Sporting: Football". Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918). 29 April 1911. p. 4. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
edit- Rupe Benstead's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Rupe Benstead at AustralianFootball.com
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