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'''Arthur Batchelor''' (born 25 November 1902) was an [[Australian rules]] footballer who played for [[Fitzroy Football Club|Fitzroy]] and [[North Melbourne Football Club|North Melbourne]] in the [[Australian Football League|VFL]].
'''Arthur Batchelor''' (born 25 November 1902, date of death unknown) was an [[Australian rules]] footballer who played for [[Fitzroy Football Club|Fitzroy]] and [[North Melbourne Football Club|North Melbourne]] in the [[Australian Football League|VFL]].


Batchelor originally trained with Melbourne but after failing to impress them in training went to Fitzroy where he was picked up. One of the smallest rovers in the league at the time, Batchelor spent eight seasons with Fitzroy and won their Best Player award in 1929.<ref>''The Argus'', 11 December 1929</ref> He transferred to North Melbourne in 1932 but could only manage three games. During his career he represented the Victorian interstate side on seven occasions.
Batchelor originally trained with Melbourne but after failing to impress them in training went to Fitzroy where he was picked up. One of the smallest rovers in the league at the time, Batchelor spent eight seasons with Fitzroy and won their Best Player award in 1929.<ref>''The Argus'', 11 December 1929</ref> He transferred to North Melbourne in 1932 but could only manage three games. During his career he represented the Victorian interstate side on seven occasions.
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Arthur Batchelor may also refer to the Able Seaman involved in the 2007 Iranian seizure of Royal Navy personnel.
Arthur Batchelor
Personal information
Original team(s) Maffra
Debut 1924, Fitzroy
Height / weight 168 cm / 63 kg
Playing career1

Fitzroy (1924-31)

  • 112 games, 70 goals

North Melbourne (1932)

  • 3 games, 0 goals
Total - 115 Games, 70 Goals
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Arthur Batchelor (born 25 November 1902, date of death unknown) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy and North Melbourne in the VFL.

Batchelor originally trained with Melbourne but after failing to impress them in training went to Fitzroy where he was picked up. One of the smallest rovers in the league at the time, Batchelor spent eight seasons with Fitzroy and won their Best Player award in 1929.[1] He transferred to North Melbourne in 1932 but could only manage three games. During his career he represented the Victorian interstate side on seven occasions.

References

  1. ^ The Argus, 11 December 1929