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Full name
Robert Merrick
Known as
Bob Merrick
Born
23 July 1893
Died
24 October 1981 (aged 88)
Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 25y 305d
Last game: 32y 310d
Height and weight
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Senior clubs
Fitzroy
Jumper numbers
Fitzroy: 24, 22
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fitzroy | V/AFL | 1919-1922, 1926 | 59 | 181 | 3.07 | 63% | — | — | — | 0 |
Total | 1919-1922, 1926 | 59 | 181 | 3.07 | 63% | — | — | — | 0 |
AFL: 2,433rd player to appear, 3,841st most games played, 476th most goals kickedFitzroy: 264th player to appear, 210th most games played, 23rd most goals kicked
Although he normally played at full forward Bob Merrick (shown right) was not a very reliable kick for goal. Nevertheless, he enjoyed quite a noteworthy playing career which included topping the VFA’s goal kicking ladder in 1915 with 43 majors, and heading Fitzroy’s list on four straight occasions. He commenced his career with East Sydney before joining Port Melbourne in 1912. In two separate stints (1912-15 and 1925-28) with the Borough he played 89 games and scored 236 goals. His VFL career with the Maroons yielded 59 appearances and 181 goals.
Author - John Devaney