Bobby McCubbin
Collingwood
AFL career
6 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1898 v GEE14 May 1898
- Most recent
- R6 1898 v STK11 June 1898
Stats
Bio
Recruited as a mature-age prospect from VFA powerhouse Williamstown, Bobby McCubbin was a seasoned follower who finally earned a crack at the VFL with Collingwood in 1898. Originally from Woodend, McCubbin had established a formidable reputation in the VFA as a "sterling" ruckman and on-baller known for his manly, consistent play rather than flashy brilliance. A relative of the famed Australian painter Frederick McCubbin, Bobby was celebrated for his calmness under pressure—a trait highlighted off the field when he was awarded an inscribed gold watch for rescuing a drowning boy in his youth. Although his stint at Victoria Park was brief, yielding just six games as a 29-year-old, he remained a highly respected figure in the game. He eventually returned to Williamstown, where he captained the side and retired in 1903 as one of the Seagulls' most decorated players.
Profile
- Born
- 16 June 1868
- Died
- 10 Mar 1950 (aged 81y 267d)
- Birthplace
- Woodend, VIC
- Deathplace
- Kyneton, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited as a mature-age prospect from VFA powerhouse Williamstown, Bobby McCubbin was a seasoned follower who finally earned a crack at the VFL with Collingwood in 1898. Originally from Woodend, McCubbin had established a formidable reputation in the VFA as a "sterling" ruckman and on-baller known for his manly, consistent play rather than flashy brilliance. A relative of the famed Australian painter Frederick McCubbin, Bobby was celebrated for his calmness under pressure—a trait highlighted off the field when he was awarded an inscribed gold watch for rescuing a drowning boy in his youth. Although his stint at Victoria Park was brief, yielding just six games as a 29-year-old, he remained a highly respected figure in the game. He eventually returned to Williamstown, where he captained the side and retired in 1903 as one of the Seagulls' most decorated players.