Ralph Empey
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Fullname
Ralph Empey
Date of birth
22 September 1904
Place of birth
Koondrook, Victoria
Date of death
28 September 1960 (aged 56)
| Ralph Empey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ralph Empey | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Koondrook, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 28 September 1960 (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) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ralph Empey (22 September 1904 – 28 September 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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]
In Round 1, 1930, he was the first player ever substituted into a VFL match following the introduction of the 19th man rule that year, replacing the injured Hope Collins at three-quarter time.[3]
