Ralph Empey

Ralph Empey
Personal information
Full nameRalph S. Empey
Date of birth21 September 1904
Date of death28 September 1960 (aged 56)
Original teamScotch College
Height/Weight175 cm / 74 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1924-1925
1928-1930
Richmond49 (29)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1930 season.

Ralph Empey (21 September 1904 - 28 September 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Empey played his early football at Scotch College and made his first VFL appearance in 1924.[1] In his 49 game career he played in nine finals, including two grand finals, both of which Richmond lost.[2] He kicked two goals from a forward pocket in the 1928 Grand Final and was a half forward flanker in the premiership decider a year later.[2]

As a cricketer, he was good enough to represent the Victoria Colts team and also played for Melbourne University.[3][4]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. 2.0 2.1 AFL Tables: Ralph Empey
  3. CricketArchive: Ralph Empey
  4. The Argus,"Melbourne Team Selected", 8 January 1934, p. 11