Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer)
For other people named Brian Roberts, see Brian Roberts (disambiguation).
| Brian Roberts | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 28 April 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Millicent, South Australia | ||
| Original team | East Fremantle (WANFL) | ||
| Height/Weight | 198cm / 120kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1971-1975 1975 Total - | Richmond South Melbourne | 78 (34) 15 (2) 93 (36) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1975 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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Brian Stanley Roberts (born 28 April 1946 in Millicent, South Australia) is a former Australian rules football player who played in the VFL between 1971 and 1975 for the Richmond Football Club (as well as a short stint with South Melbourne in 1975).
Roberts was known as "The Whale" due to his enormous stature and played as a ruckman.
In the 1976 pre-season he had a "disagreement" with coach Ian Stewart and walked out on South Melbourne.
The Roberts family has connections with Dorchester, UK.
References
- 1971 Tiger Year Book - Richmond Football Club
External links
- Brian Roberts's profile on the official website of the Richmond Football Club
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