Vale Brian Roberts

[goswannies]

RIP former Swan & Tiger, Brian "The Whale" Roberts, who passed away yesterday.

He was almost another Brownlow medalist for us in 1975, falling short by only 3 votes, despite only playing 15 games that season.

"Have an ale on the Whale"

[Sandridge]

RIP former Swan & Tiger, Brian "The Whale" Roberts, who passed away yesterday.

He was almost another Brownlow medalist for us in 1975, falling short by only 3 votes, despite only playing 15 games that season.

"Have an ale on the Whale"

Part of a fantastic swap for us. We gave Richmond John Pitura who, I think played a season for them. Richmond gave us Whale Roberts who nearly won a Brownlow, Graham Teasdale who did win a Brownlow and Francis Jackson who was a terrific player for us. The Whale apparently was a great bloke - sad loss for two clubs.

[goswannies]

Part of a fantastic swap for us. We gave Richmond John Pitura who, I think played a season for them. Richmond gave us Whale Roberts who nearly won a Brownlow, Graham Teasdale who did win a Brownlow and Francis Jackson who was a terrific player for us. The Whale apparently was a great bloke - sad loss for two clubs.

He was a great publican too ... I think a sad loss for the sporting world in general.

[Nico]

Was a very good player in an era where a lot of players played hard off the field. Very enjoyable to watch.

[chuckie]

A top bloke and a very good footballer who represented Vic, SA & WA not many footballers would have done that.

[Rod_]

RIP Whale!

[BRISWAN]

RIP Whale!

DITO

[Triple B]

I used to stay at the Duke of Wellington 3 or 4 times a year in the 90's when going down for Swans games. Had many a late night in the bar well after closing with Whale and his staff. RIP big fella....

[royboy42]

Also had quite a few at "The Duke" with the Whale and the boys. He was a great host.

[Doctor J.]

Remember the Whale settling a few over boisterous fans after the 96 GF. Some 20 something punk who obviously had no idea who Brian was took exception to being told to settle down. The Whale merely threw him out on to Flinders St. Went back to the bar and finished that 6 oz glass. Disturbance over, carry on folks. A genuine top bloke. RIP big fella


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