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Robert Neal

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Robert Neal
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-12-16) 16 December 1956 (age 67)
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 020 0(1)
Total 220 (52)[1]
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Robert "Scratcher" Neal (born 16 December 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.[1]

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

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  1. ^ 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.
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