Michael Roach
Richmond · “Disco”
AFL career
200 games607 goals
- Debut
- R8 1977 v FSC21 May 1977
- Most recent
- R19 1989 v CAR11 Aug 1989
Stats
1989 | RCH | 7 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 34 |
1988 | RCH | 3 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 9.0 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 50 |
1987 | RCH | 16 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 61 |
1986 | RCH | 20 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | - | 3.1 | 1.3 | - |
1985 | RCH | 17 | 9.7 | 1.4 | 11.1 | 6.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | - | 4.7 | 2.3 | - |
1984 | RCH | 19 | 9.3 | 1.6 | 10.9 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | - | 1.9 | 1.6 | - |
1983 | RCH | 19 | 9.6 | 3.3 | 12.9 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | - | 1.9 | 1.3 | - |
1982 | RCH | 22 | 12.3 | 3.7 | 16.0 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 | - | 1.6 | 1.3 | - |
1981 | RCH | 21 | 9.0 | 2.6 | 11.6 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | - | 4.1 | 1.5 | - |
1980 | RCH | 25 | 8.7 | 2.0 | 10.7 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | - | 4.5 | 1.7 | - |
1979 | RCH | 19 | 9.2 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | - | 4.7 | 1.8 | - |
1978 | RCH | 3 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 2.5 | - | 0.7 | 0.7 | - |
1977 | RCH | 9 | 10.3 | 5.0 | 15.3 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | - | 0.8 | 0.2 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Longford in Tasmania, Michael Roach arrived at Punt Road in the late 1970s and quickly established himself as one of the era's most exciting full-forwards. Known affectionately as "Disco," Roach combined athleticism with a deadly accurate set shot, famously becoming just the second player in Richmond history to break the 100-goal barrier during the club's dominant 1980 premiership campaign. His ability to take spectacular overhead grabs was immortalised by a soaring mark over Hawthorn's Chris Mew in 1979, which remains one of the most iconic images in the game's history.
A dual Coleman Medallist, Roach was the premier goal-kicker of the early 1980s, utilising his height and agility to dominate opposition defenders. As his career progressed, nagging injuries and changing team dynamics saw him spend time in the ruck and on the wing, proving his versatility beyond the goal square. He retired in 1989 after reaching the 200-game milestone, cementing his place as a Tiger immortal and a member of the Richmond Team of the Century.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Oct 1958 (age 68y 12d)
- Birthplace
- Longford, TAS
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1980
- Coleman Medal(2×) 1980, 1981
- Mark of the Year1979
Family
- Son:Thomas Roach
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Longford in Tasmania, Michael Roach arrived at Punt Road in the late 1970s and quickly established himself as one of the era's most exciting full-forwards. Known affectionately as "Disco," Roach combined athleticism with a deadly accurate set shot, famously becoming just the second player in Richmond history to break the 100-goal barrier during the club's dominant 1980 premiership campaign. His ability to take spectacular overhead grabs was immortalised by a soaring mark over Hawthorn's Chris Mew in 1979, which remains one of the most iconic images in the game's history.
A dual Coleman Medallist, Roach was the premier goal-kicker of the early 1980s, utilising his height and agility to dominate opposition defenders. As his career progressed, nagging injuries and changing team dynamics saw him spend time in the ruck and on the wing, proving his versatility beyond the goal square. He retired in 1989 after reaching the 200-game milestone, cementing his place as a Tiger immortal and a member of the Richmond Team of the Century.