Neil Roberts (Australian footballer)
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| Birth | 15 June 1933 , |
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| Height and weight | 185cm / 84.5kg |
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| Debut | 1952, St Kilda vs. , at |
| Team(s) | St Kilda (1952-1962)
169 games, 40 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season | |
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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 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 1971-73. Now retired to farming.
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| Preceded by Brian Gleeson |
Brownlow Medallist 1958 |
Succeeded by Bob Skilton & Verdun Howell |
| Preceded by Brian Gleeson |
St Kilda Football Club captain 1959-1962 |
Succeeded by Darrel Baldock |
