About Wally Roach
Lived 1885 – 1971 (aged 85). Wally Roach was an australian rules football player.
Gustavus Walter Roach (20 December 1885 – 6 May 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne, Essendon and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family He married Violet Emily Parkes in 1912.
Football Roach, who played mostly on the wing or across half forward, made his league and South Melbourne debut in the opening round of the 1907 VFL season but did not feature again for the rest of the year.
He spent the 1908 season playing for St Kilda Wednesday.
In 1909 he returned to the VFL and had one season stints at both Essendon, and St Kilda.
Death He died on 6 May 1971.
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Who was Wally Roach?
Australian rules footballer
When was Wally Roach born?
Wally Roach was born on 20 December 1885 in Clunes.
When did Wally Roach die?
Wally Roach died on 6 May 1971 in Elsternwick.
What was Wally Roach's occupation?
Wally Roach was an australian rules football player.
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