Bob Corbett

This is the player profile for Robert James Corbett (a.k.a. Bob Corbett), born in Creswick, Victoria in 1895. He played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He also represented Victoria at national football carnivals / championships. Corbett also officiated as a boundary umpire.

Player Details

Name: Robert Corbett
Full Name: Robert James Corbett
Alias: Bob Corbett
DOB: 23/11/1895
POB: Creswick, Victoria
DOD: 10/06/1957
POD: Footscray, Victoria
Height: 178cm
Weight: 76kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1920-1929) - 161 matches, 9 goals
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative History:

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Melbourne (1920-1929)
      • 161 matches played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative Accolades:
    • Victoria (1927)
      • 3 matches played for Victoria in football carnivals / championships

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1920 VFL Season Melbourne 16 0 R01-04, R06-12, R14-18
1921 VFL Season Melbourne 6 0 R13-18
1922 VFL Season Melbourne 15 1 R01-06, R08-09, R11-15, R17-18
1923 VFL Season Melbourne 16 2 R01-02, R04-11, R13-18
1924 VFL Season Melbourne 15 1 R01, R03-09, R12-18
1925 VFL Season Melbourne 19 2 R01-17, SF, PF
1926 VFL Season Melbourne 20 0 R01-18, SF, PF
1927 VFL Season Melbourne 18 0 R01-18
1928 VFL Season Melbourne 18 3 R01-10, R12-18, SF
1929 VFL Season Melbourne 18 0 R01-18