Robin Close
Robin Close (born 3 November 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the VFL during the late 1960s and 1970s.
| Robin Close | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 November 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Ringwood, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Ringwood | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1968–1978 | Essendon | 147 (233) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1978. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A forward, Close could play the key positions but was used mainly as a half forward flanker. He debuted in 1968 and played in a losing Grand Final that year. His best seasons in front of goal were 1969 when he kicked 39, 1973 with 38 and 1975 with 36. His career stalled in 1974 when he had a leg injury but he returned the following year. He retired in 1978 having played 147 games and kicked 233 goals. After departing the league scene he played country football, initially with Myrtleford and then with Benalla.[1]
References
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Robin Close's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- "Player bio". australianfootball.com.
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