Australian Football

Robert Whatman commenced his senior playing career with ACTAFL side Manuka, whom he helped to a premiership in 1971. He also played representative football for the ACT. In 1972 he was recruited by Geelong, where he played 34 VFL games and scored 17 goals over three seasons, without ever really establishing himself as a first choice senior player. Strong overhead and a genuine goal threat, he alternated between the roles of follower and tall forward. The last phase of his playing career took place at Port Adelaide where his 62 appearances between 1975 and 1978 included the losing 1976 grand final against Sturt. He registered the impressive career tally of 111 goals.

Author - John Devaney