Robert Copeland
Brisbane
AFL career
143 games39 goals
- Debut
- R9 2001 v ADE26 May 2001
- Most recent
- R21 2008 v CAR23 Aug 2008
Stats
2008 | BRL | 13 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 45 | 48 |
2007 | BRL | 21 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 11.1 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 52 | 64 |
2006 | BRL | 17 | 7.9 | 5.0 | 12.9 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 53 | - |
2005 | BRL | 15 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 45 | - |
2004 | BRL | 25 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 10.9 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 48 | - |
2003 | BRL | 18 | 7.9 | 3.4 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 51 | - |
2002 | BRL | 17 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 27 | - |
2001 | BRL | 17 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 7.1 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 33 | - |
CAR | Gabba | R21 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 32 | 38 |
WBD | Gabba | R20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 24 | 27 |
RCH | TD | R17 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 25 | 26 |
WCE | Gabba | R16 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 58 | 72 |
ESS | TD | R15 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 51 | 49 |
MEL | MCG | R14 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 35 | 49 |
ADE | Gabba | R13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2.1 | 46 | 55 |
FRE | Gabba | R11 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 63 | 74 |
GEE | SS | R7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | 61 | 52 |
MEL | Gabba | R6 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | 44 | 45 |
HAW | Gabba | R5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.1 | 51 | 55 |
SYD | Gabba | R3 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | 59 | 78 |
WCE | SUB | R1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 36 | 10 |
Bio
Robert Copeland was a testament to persistence, rising from the rookie list to become a dual premiership player for the Brisbane Lions. A local Queensland product recruited from the Northern Eagles, he was elevated to the senior list in 2001 and quickly earned the trust of coach Leigh Matthews. Copeland established himself as an uncompromising tagger and tight-checking defender, renowned for his aggression and willingness to perform selfless lockdown roles. While lacking the polish of his star-studded midfield teammates, his rugged determination made him a vital cog in the Lions' dynasty, often tasked with nullifying dangerous opposition playmakers.
His resilience was highlighted during the premiership hat-trick years; after playing in the 2001 flag, he was famously omitted for the 2002 decider, only to force his way back into the side to claim a second medallion in 2003. He remained a regular contributor until the end of the 2008 season, when he was delisted following the club's transition away from the Matthews era. Although he trained with St Kilda in hopes of extending his career, Copeland's AFL journey concluded at the Gabba, leaving a legacy as a hard-at-it utility who maximised his potential in one of the greatest teams of the modern era.
Profile
- Born
- 26 May 1981 (age 45y 148d)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 2001, 2003
Bio
1 revisionRobert Copeland was a testament to persistence, rising from the rookie list to become a dual premiership player for the Brisbane Lions. A local Queensland product recruited from the Northern Eagles, he was elevated to the senior list in 2001 and quickly earned the trust of coach Leigh Matthews. Copeland established himself as an uncompromising tagger and tight-checking defender, renowned for his aggression and willingness to perform selfless lockdown roles. While lacking the polish of his star-studded midfield teammates, his rugged determination made him a vital cog in the Lions' dynasty, often tasked with nullifying dangerous opposition playmakers.
His resilience was highlighted during the premiership hat-trick years; after playing in the 2001 flag, he was famously omitted for the 2002 decider, only to force his way back into the side to claim a second medallion in 2003. He remained a regular contributor until the end of the 2008 season, when he was delisted following the club's transition away from the Matthews era. Although he trained with St Kilda in hopes of extending his career, Copeland's AFL journey concluded at the Gabba, leaving a legacy as a hard-at-it utility who maximised his potential in one of the greatest teams of the modern era.