Robert Neal
Australian rules footballer, born 1956
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Robert "Scratcher" Neal (born 16 December 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.[1]
Born
16 December 1956
Debut
Round 7: 13 Jul 1974, Geelong vs. Melbourne, at Kardinia Park
Height
178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
| Robert Neal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 16 December 1956 | ||
| Original team | Wynyard (NWFU) | ||
| Debut | Round 7: 13 Jul 1974, Geelong vs. Melbourne, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1974–1986 | Geelong | 200 (51) | |
| 1987–1988 | St Kilda | 20 (1) | |
| Total | 220 (52)[1] | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Playing with the Geelong Football Club, he wore the number 35 during his tenure at the club.[1] Scratcher crossed to StKilda where he played 20 matches in number 36 in 1987 before changing to his familiar 35.
