Percy Bentley


Percy Bentley was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.
Bentley was a strong ruckman and great tactician who was a key player and coach for the Richmond Football Club during his era. He later coached Carlton Football Club during the 1940s and 1950s.
In 1996 Bentley was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Career highlights

Playing career

  • Richmond 1925–1940

    Player honours

  • Richmond captain 1932–1940
  • Richmond premierships 1932, 1934
  • Victorian representative 6 matches

    Coaching record

  • Richmond 1934–1940, Premiership 1934
  • Carlton 1941–1955, Premierships 1945, 1947.