Michael Roberts (footballer)

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Michael Roberts (born July 27, 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer and now television sports journalist and reporter with the Nine Network.

[edit] Football career

Roberts was recruited from Beaumaris, Victoria, and is the son of former St Kilda Football Club great Neil Roberts. He made his debut with St Kilda in 1978, and went on to play 77 games and kick 45 goals until 1985. He then moved to the Richmond Football Club for one season in 1986, playing only 12 games and 4 goals. With his career on a downward spiral, he made his final move to the Fitzroy Football Club for 1987, where he managed only 2 games and 1 goal.

[edit] Journalism career

Following his retirement from football, Roberts became a respected commentator for the Nine Network. He is a regular sports reporter for National Nine News, as well as appearing as a boundary rider during the Nine Network's Australian Football League telecasts. After the 2006 NRL Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos, Roberts was the master of ceremonies at a reception to the Melbourne-based club at Optus Oval on the Monday, as well as the Storm's Best and Fairest dinner on the Tuesday.

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