Robert "Scratcher" Neal (born 16 December 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.[1]
Robert Neal | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 16 December 1956 | ||
Original team(s) | Wynyard (NWFU) | ||
Debut | Round 7: 13 Jul 1974, Geelong vs. Melbourne, at Kardinia Park | ||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1974–1986 | Geelong | 200 (51) | |
1987–1988 | St Kilda | 20 (1) | |
Total | 220 (52)[1] | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Playing with the Geelong Football Club, he wore the number 35 during his tenure at the club.[1] Scratcher crossed to StKilda where he played 20 matches in number 36 in 1987 before changing to his familiar 35.
References
edit- ^ a b c Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). North Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 531. ISBN 1-74095-032-1.
External links
edit- Robert Neal's playing statistics from AFL Tables