Frank Roberts
Melbourne and St Kilda · “Tick”
AFL career
113 games49 goals
- Debut
- R2 1933 v ESS6 May 1933
- Most recent
- R12 1941 v FIT19 July 1941
Stats
Bio
Frank Roberts began his league career at St Kilda, debuting in 1933 alongside his older brother Bill, but he is best remembered as a pillar of Melbourne's dynasty later that decade. Following two seasons with the Saints, Roberts crossed to the Demons, a move that required him to stand out of football for the entire 1935 season to secure his clearance. This patience paid dividends, as he eventually slotted into a Melbourne lineup that was on the verge of greatness under legendary coach Frank 'Checker' Hughes.
A versatile key position player and follower, Roberts was renowned for his aerial prowess and ability to perform in high-pressure finals. While he often played as a second ruckman or in defence, his flexibility allowed him to impact contests all over the ground. His decision to switch clubs culminated in remarkable success, as he became a triple premiership player, featuring in Melbourne's historic hat-trick of flags in 1939, 1940, and 1941 before retiring during the Second World War.
Profile
- Full name
- Frank George Roberts
- Born
- 27 Feb 1912
- Died
- 26 June 1989 (aged 77y 119d)
- Birthplace
- Long Gully, VIC
- Deathplace
- Bendigo, VIC
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1939, 1940
Family
- Cousin:Cyril Gambetta
Bio
1 revisionFrank Roberts began his league career at St Kilda, debuting in 1933 alongside his older brother Bill, but he is best remembered as a pillar of Melbourne's dynasty later that decade. Following two seasons with the Saints, Roberts crossed to the Demons, a move that required him to stand out of football for the entire 1935 season to secure his clearance. This patience paid dividends, as he eventually slotted into a Melbourne lineup that was on the verge of greatness under legendary coach Frank 'Checker' Hughes.
A versatile key position player and follower, Roberts was renowned for his aerial prowess and ability to perform in high-pressure finals. While he often played as a second ruckman or in defence, his flexibility allowed him to impact contests all over the ground. His decision to switch clubs culminated in remarkable success, as he became a triple premiership player, featuring in Melbourne's historic hat-trick of flags in 1939, 1940, and 1941 before retiring during the Second World War.