Neil Roberts (Australian footballer)

Neil Roberts
Life-size bronze statue of Neil Roberts
Personal information
Date of birth	15 June 1933
Original team(s)	Melbourne High School
Height / weight	185 cm / 84.5 kg
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1952–1962	St Kilda	169 (40)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962.
Career highlights
Australian Football Hall of Fame Inductee 2015 St Kilda Best and Fairest 1955, 1958 Brownlow Medallist 1958 Victorian state representative 11 times All Australian 1958

For the former North American soccer player from South Africa, see Neill Roberts.

Neil E. Roberts (born 15 June 1933) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Roberts played with St Kilda on the forward line initially but later excelled as a centre half back, winning the Brownlow Medal in 1958. Captained the side from 1959 to 1962 before retiring at 29 years of age and commencing a career in sports journalism. Inducted to the Saints inaugural Hall of Fame in 2003.

His son, Michael Roberts also played for the Saints and is now a sports broadcaster.

Neil Roberts was officer in charge of Mawson base, Antarctica 1971–1973. Now retired to farming.

References

• St Kilda Hall of Fame Profile
• Australia Day ambassador profile