Mears was recruited to Victoria Park from the Alphington Amateurs.
He was a lightly built player who played in the forward pocket/ second rover position.
| Season played | Games | Goals | Finals | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-1946 | 62 | 61 | 2 | 48.4% |
| Season | GP | GL | B | K | H | T | D | Guernsey No. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | League | Years Played | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood | Reserves | 1939 - 1946 | 58 | 47 |
| Team | League | Years Played | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne | VFL | 1946 - 1948 | 35 | 47 |