Mervyn 'Merv' Hobbs was born on 16 June 1942 and is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the VFL during the early 1960s.
14 Facts About Merv Hobbs
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Merv Hobbs is best remembered for a spectacular mark which he took in the 1961 Preliminary Final where Footscray upset Melbourne to end their streak of seven successive Grand Final appearances.
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Merv Hobbs's team lost the 1961 Grand Final comfortably to Hawthorn but he played in back to back Night Series Premierships in 1963 and 1964.
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Merv Hobbs often rested in the forward pocket and was handy near goals.
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Merv Hobbs kicked a career best eight goals in a game against South Melbourne at Western Oval early into his second season.
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Merv Hobbs was 23 when his VFL career was ended through the serious injury.
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In 1966, Merv Hobbs played 4 games for VFA team, Yarraville.
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In 1968, Merv Hobbs Captain-Coached, Seddon, in the Footscray Districts League.
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In 1971, Merv Hobbs coached Footscray Under 19's to 5th spot on the ladder, then supplying the Footscray Seniors with many young stars.
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In 1972, Merv Hobbs missed out on the Footscray Seniors coaching job, only being beaten by last minute applicant, who was Bob Rose, the champion Collingwood player and coach.
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Also Merv Hobbs then was appointed in 1972, Captain-Coach of Melton Football Club, on top of the ladder all year and unbeaten.
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In 1973, Merv Hobbs played for Brunswick in a losing Grand Final.
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In 1976, Merv Hobbs was chairman of selectors for Footscray Football Club.
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Merv Hobbs went on to being President of Williamstown Football Club for many years.