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Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer) was born on 28 April, 1945 in Barnsley, is an Australian rules footballer, born 1945. Discover Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

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Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 28 April 1945
Birthday 28 April
Birthplace Barnsley
Date of death 6 August, 2016
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Nationality Australia

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Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer) height is 198 cm and Weight 120 kg.

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Height 198 cm
Weight 120 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer) worth at the age of 71 years old? Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1945

Brian Stuart Roberts (28 April 1945 – 6 August 2016) was an Australian rules football player who played in the VFL between 1971 and 1975 for the Richmond Football Club (as well as a short stint with South Melbourne in 1975).

Roberts was known as "The Whale" due to his enormous stature and played as a ruckman.

He was the only player to have represented all three States, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.

Roberts was born in the UK, and with his family emigrated to Millicent.

In his late teens the 199 cm ruckman was attracting interest from VFL clubs but new South Adelaide coach Neil Kerley, persuaded Roberts to join the Club.

1964

Roberts joined South Adelaide in 1964 and debuted the following year.

He learnt the craft of being a ruckman from his teammate and coach Neil Kerley.

1969

Robert spent four seasons with East Fremantle, it included being selected in the Western Australian state team in 1969.

1971

enticed him to Victoria where he played from 1971-1975, and was a Premiership player in 1973 and 1974.

He also represented Victoria in interstate games..

Roberts was part of the John Pitura trade in which Pitura went to Richmond in exchange for Roberts, Francis Jackson and Graham Teasdale.

In the 15 games he played with the Swans he caught the umpire eye and was second in the Brownlow Medal.

1976

In the 1976 pre-season he had a disagreement with coach Ian Stewart and walked out on South Melbourne.

Roberts was a publican and for many years had a hotel in South Melbourne.

"Have a ale with the Whale" was his motto.

1990

In the 1990s he took over the licensee of the Duke of Wellington Hotel in Flinders St, as well as writing newspaper columns and radio football commentary.

2016

He died on 6 August 2016.