Robert Thompson (Australian footballer, born 1947)
Robert W. "Bob" Thompson (born 19 June 1947) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] While with Essendon he won a reserves premiership in 1968. After leaving the Bombers, he played with Subiaco in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), Preston in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) and then returned to his original team, Castlemaine. He was later an assistant coach of Essendon's under-19s and coached Essendon Grammar Old Boys.
| Robert Thompson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Robert W. Thompson | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1947 | ||
| Original team(s) | Castlemaine | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Back pocket, rover | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1967–71 | Essendon | 8 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1971. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 880. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
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External links
- Robert Thompson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Robert Thompson at AustralianFootball.com
- Essendon Football Club past player profile
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