Mears played 19 games for Collingwood in the 1945 VFL season , but usually started on the bench , so he transferred to South Melbourne in 1946 , seeking greater opportunities .
A rover , Mears made his way into the Collingwood team from the league seconds .
Mears played 19 games for Collingwood in the 1945 VFL season , but usually started on the bench , so Mears transferred to South Melbourne in 1946 , seeking greater opportunities .
A rover , Mears made his way into the Collingwood team from the league seconds .