DOB: 25 April 1911
Died: 26 November 1992
MFC Debut: Round 13, 1934 against Hawthorn at Glenferrie Oval
Last Game: Round 15, 1934 against Fitzroy at Brunswick Street
From: Maryborough/Fitzroy/West Perth
Number: 33 (1934)
Games: 2 (25 total)
Goals: 2 (4 total)
Career Statistics
Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00 |
'Bunty' Niven, brother of Melbourne's Colin crossed from Fitzroy midway through the 1934 season after being left off their final list. He had missed 1932 while playing with West Perth.
Niven was dropped from Melbourne's list in the 1935 pre-season. Played with VFA side Brighton from 1936 to 1938.
Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
1934 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Lists
Family
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WAFL
Notes
Some sources show his birthday as 6 March 1910. This is incorrect. May have served in WW2.
Media
Daily News - 22/01/1932
Table Talk - 06/07/1933
Football Record R4 1934
Argus 30/04/1935
Links
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WAFL Footy Facts profile
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