About Robert Peterson
Born 1952. Robert Peterson is an australian rules football player.
Robert Peterson (born 15 May 1952) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Recruited from University High School, Peterson was both a rover and a forward. By making his debut at the age of just 16 and 45 days he became the youngest ever North Melbourne debutant. He kicked 26 goals in 1971, including a bag of seven against Geelong at Arden Street. His last league game was in the 1974 VFL Grand Final loss and he retired to pursue a medical career.
His two brothers Len and Viv Peterson also played for North Melbourne.
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Australian rules footballer
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Robert Peterson was born on 15 May 1952.
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Robert Peterson is an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Peterson. https://biography.guide/robert-peterson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Robert Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-peterson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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