Ralph Empey
Australian rules footballer (1904–1960)
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Ralph Empey (22 September 1904 – 28 September 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Koondrook, Victoria
Fitzroy, Victoria
| Ralph Empey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ralph Empey | ||
| Born |
22 September 1904 Koondrook, Victoria | ||
| Died |
28 September 1960 (aged 56) Fitzroy, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Scotch College | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
Football
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]
Cricket
Empey was also a capable cricketer, and as a journeyman in district cricket played a total of 79 first XI games for Melbourne, Richmond, University and Carlton between 1923–24 and 1938–39, averaging 21.1 with the bat and taking 91 wickets at 28.1 with the ball.[4]
