Robert Muir
St Kilda · “Mad Dog”
AFL career
68 games23 goals
- Debut
- R16 1974 v RCH20 July 1974
- Most recent
- R6 1984 v CAR5 May 1984
Stats
Bio
Recruited mid-season from Ballarat in 1974, Robert Muir was a mercurial talent whose raw ability was consistently overshadowed by the hostile racial climate of the era. A Yorta Yorta man, Muir possessed electric pace, strong hands, and an explosive skill set that prompted observers like Ron Barassi to rate him as one of the league's most gifted players. However, his tenure at Moorabbin was severely fragmented, yielding just 68 games across eleven years as he battled relentless racial vilification from opposition squads, crowds, and even teammates. These provocations often triggered the on-field retaliation that led to a significant suspension record and the unwanted "Mad Dog" nickname. After leaving the Saints multiple times—including a final stint under Tony Jewell in 1984—Muir finished his career in the SANFL, eventually receiving a formal apology from St Kilda and the AFL in 2020 for the mistreatment that curtailed his potential.
Profile
- Full name
- Robert B. Muir
- Born
- 08 Oct 1953 (age 73y 13d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited mid-season from Ballarat in 1974, Robert Muir was a mercurial talent whose raw ability was consistently overshadowed by the hostile racial climate of the era. A Yorta Yorta man, Muir possessed electric pace, strong hands, and an explosive skill set that prompted observers like Ron Barassi to rate him as one of the league's most gifted players. However, his tenure at Moorabbin was severely fragmented, yielding just 68 games across eleven years as he battled relentless racial vilification from opposition squads, crowds, and even teammates. These provocations often triggered the on-field retaliation that led to a significant suspension record and the unwanted "Mad Dog" nickname. After leaving the Saints multiple times—including a final stint under Tony Jewell in 1984—Muir finished his career in the SANFL, eventually receiving a formal apology from St Kilda and the AFL in 2020 for the mistreatment that curtailed his potential.