Ken Roberts
Richmond
AFL career
58 games0 goals
- Debut
- R8 1947 v SME7 June 1947
- Most recent
- R18 1951 v MEL1 Sept 1951
Stats
Bio
A local Richmond product whose senior debut was delayed by service in World War II, Ken Roberts finally arrived at Punt Road in 1947 after impressing with Richmond United. He made an immediate impact in the VFL, claiming the club's Best First Year Player award as a poised and accurate half-back flanker. Renowned for his precise foot skills and selfless approach, Roberts was a model of consistency in the Tigers' defence, a standing highlighted by his runner-up finish in the 1949 Best and Fairest count. He departed the League after five seasons to become a highly successful captain-coach in country football, steering both Minyip and Millicent to premierships in a decorated post-Richmond career.
Profile
- Full name
- Ken E. Roberts
- Born
- 03 June 1925
- Died
- 21 Oct 2008 (aged 83y 140d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- East Albury, NSW
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Honours
- Richmond B&F
- 2nd
- 1949
Family
- Son:Ken Roberts
Bio
1 revisionA local Richmond product whose senior debut was delayed by service in World War II, Ken Roberts finally arrived at Punt Road in 1947 after impressing with Richmond United. He made an immediate impact in the VFL, claiming the club's Best First Year Player award as a poised and accurate half-back flanker. Renowned for his precise foot skills and selfless approach, Roberts was a model of consistency in the Tigers' defence, a standing highlighted by his runner-up finish in the 1949 Best and Fairest count. He departed the League after five seasons to become a highly successful captain-coach in country football, steering both Minyip and Millicent to premierships in a decorated post-Richmond career.