1940 Richmond Tigers Roster
Victorian Football League (VFL)
Team Record: 12-6 - 48 points
Finishing 2nd in the VFL
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Grand Finals
Coach: Perce Bentley (12-6)
1940 Richmond Tigers StatisticsTeam Record: 12-6 - 48 points
Finishing 2nd in the VFL
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Grand Finals
Coach: Perce Bentley (12-6)
The Richmond Tigers of the Victorian Football League ended the 1940 season with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses for 48 points finishing second in the VFL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1. Perce Bentley coached the team. The 1940 Richmond Tigers lost in the Grand Finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Len Ablett | May 10, 1916 | 6'0" | 192 | ||
| Bob Bawden | February 28, 1917 | 6'3" | 205 | ||
| Perce Bentley | December 13, 1906 | 6'0" | 194 | ||
| Bill Cosgrove | November 11, 1918 | 6'2" | 183 | Melbourne, VIC | |
| Jack Cotter | January 8, 1915 | 5'11" | 176 | ||
| Jack Crane | August 26, 1913 | 6'3" | 185 | ||
| Jack Dyer | November 15, 1913 | 6'1" | 196 | Oakleigh, VIC | |
| Bert Edwards | December 22, 1914 | 5'8" | 165 | ||
| Dick Harris | October 21, 1911 | 5'7" | 161 | ||
| Alby Hodges | April 19, 1918 | 5'10" | 181 | ||
| Ian Hull | June 20, 1916 | 6'0" | 194 | ||
| Ray Martin | November 18, 1909 | 5'8" | 161 | ||
| Alan McDonald | June 23, 1918 | 5'8" | 146 | ||
| Leo Merrett | April 5, 1920 | 5'10" | 161 | ||
| Maurie O'Connell | March 5, 1917 | 5'11" | 161 | ||
| Kevin O'Neill | March 20, 1908 | 5'9" | 174 | ||
| Bill Perkins | February 10, 1920 | 6'1" | 183 | ||
| Charlie Priestley | June 22, 1916 | 5'11" | 187 | ||
| Jack Quinn | June 11, 1918 | 5'6" | 168 | ||
| Roy Quinn | June 18, 1919 | 6'1" | 181 | ||
| Joe Reilly | September 17, 1916 | 5'11" | 190 | ||
| Jack Scott | October 27, 1915 | 6'2" | 196 | ||
| George Smeaton | May 27, 1917 | 6'0" | 190 | ||
| Laird Smith | July 16, 1913 | 5'7" | 157 | ||
| Ray Steele | May 19, 1917 | 6'0" | 181 | ||
| Jack Symons | May 11, 1912 | 6'1" | 205 | ||
| Jack Titus | March 9, 1908 | 5'9" | 146 | ||
| Bernie Waldron | March 20, 1920 | 5'11" | 176 |
