About Frank Roberts
Lived 1912 – 1989 (aged 77). Frank Roberts was an Australian australian rules football player.
Frank George Roberts (27 February 1912 – 26 June 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
While at St Kilda Roberts played as a forward, kicking 24 goals in his debut season and another 20 the following year. He spent 1935 playing back home at Sandhurst and in 1936 returned to the league with Melbourne. This time he was used as a defender and was on the half back flank in Melbourne's 1939 premiership team. He played at fullback on Richmond star Jack Titus in the 1940 Grand Final and again finished on the winning side.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Roberts?
Australian rules footballer
When was Frank Roberts born?
Frank Roberts was born on 27 February 1912 in Long Gully.
When did Frank Roberts die?
Frank Roberts died on 26 June 1989 in Bendigo.
What was Frank Roberts's occupation?
Frank Roberts was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Frank Roberts?
Frank Roberts was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Roberts (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Roberts. https://biography.guide/frank-roberts-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Frank Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-roberts-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Frank Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-roberts-australian-rules-football-player/.
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