Neil Roberts (Australian footballer)
| Neil Roberts | |||
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Life-size bronze statue of Neil Roberts | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 15 June 1933 | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne High School | ||
| Height / weight | 185 cm / 84.5 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1952–1962 | St Kilda | 169 (40) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962. | |||
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- For the former North American soccer player from South Africa, see Neill Roberts.
Neil E. Roberts (born 15 June 1933) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Roberts played with St Kilda on the forward line initially but later excelled as a centre half back, winning the Brownlow Medal in 1958. Captained the side from 1959 to 1962 before retiring at 29 years of age and commencing a career in sports journalism. Inducted to the Saints inaugural Hall of Fame in 2003.
His son, Michael Roberts also played for the Saints and is now a sports broadcaster.
Neil Roberts was officer in charge of Mawson base, Antarctica 1971–1973. Now retired to farming.
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