Relton Roberts facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 1 March 1986 | ||
| Original team | Euroa (GVFL) Arnhem Crows (KDFL) Wanderers (NTFL) NT Thunder (QAFL) |
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| Debut | 25 March 2010, Richmond v. Carlton, at MCG |
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Relton Roberts was an Australian Rules Football player. He was born on March 1, 1986. He played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is Australia's biggest football league.
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Relton Roberts' Early Football Journey
Relton Roberts was born in Ngukurr, which is in the Northern Territory of Australia. Before joining the AFL, he played for several local teams. These teams helped him develop his skills.
Playing for Local Teams
Roberts played for teams like the Arnhem Crows. They were part of the Katherine District Football League (KDFL). He also played for Wanderers Football Club in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). Another team he played for was NT Thunder in the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL). He also spent time with Euroa Football Club in Victoria.
Relton Roberts in the AFL
Relton Roberts was chosen by the Richmond Tigers in the 2010 Rookie draft. This was a big step for his football career. He made his first AFL appearance in 2010.
His Debut Match
Roberts played his first senior AFL game on March 25, 2010. This match was against the Carlton Blues. It took place at the famous MCG. He played one more game for Richmond after his debut.
Time with Coburg Football Club
After his time with Richmond, Roberts played for the Coburg Football Club. This team is linked to Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He played a few matches there. Later, Roberts decided to return to the Northern Territory. He mentioned that he missed his home.
Relton Roberts' Later Career
After leaving the AFL, Relton Roberts continued to play football. He played for different clubs in various leagues. This showed his love for the game.
Playing in Other Leagues
Roberts started the 2010/11 NTFL season with Wanderers. He later returned to their senior team. In 2012, he joined the Walla Walla Football Club. This club is in the Hume Football League in New South Wales. In 2014, Roberts played for Ouyen United. They are part of the Mallee Football League in north-west Victoria.
