Ralph Empey

Ralph Empey (22 September 1904 – 28 September 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Ralph Empey
Personal information
Full name Ralph Empey
Date of birth (1904-09-22)22 September 1904
Place of birth Koondrook, Victoria
Date of death 28 September 1960(1960-09-28) (aged 56)
Place of death Fitzroy, Victoria
Original team(s) Scotch College
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 74 kg (163 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1924–25, 1928–30 Richmond 49 (29)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Empey played his early football at Scotch College and made his first VFL appearance in 1924.[1] In his 49-game career he played in nine finals, including two grand finals, both of which Richmond lost.[2] He kicked two goals from a forward pocket in the 1928 Grand Final and was a half forward flanker in the premiership decider a year later.[2]

As a cricketer, he was good enough to represent the Victoria Colts team and also played for Melbourne University.[3][4]

References
  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. AFL Tables: Ralph Empey
  3. CricketArchive: Ralph Empey
  4. The Argus,"Melbourne Team Selected", 8 January 1934, p. 11
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