Robin Close
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth | November 3, 1949, |
| Recruited from | Ringwood |
| Height and weight | 187 cm / 81 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1968, Essendon vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Essendon (1968-78)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1978 season | |
| Career highlights | |
Robin Close (born November 3, 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the VFL during the late 1960s and 1970s.
A forward, Close could play the key positions but was used mainly as a half forward flanker. He debuted in 1968 and played in a losing Grand Final that year. His best seasons in front of goal were 1969 when he kicked 39, 1973 with 38 and 1975 with 36.
[edit] References
- Holmesby, Russel and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
