Relton Roberts facts for kids

Relton Roberts (born 1 March 1986) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Relton's Football Journey

Relton Roberts was born on March 1, 1986. He grew up in Ngukurr, a community in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Playing for Many Teams

Before joining the AFL, Relton played for several different football teams. These included the Arnhem Crows in the Katherine District Football League (KDFL). He also played for Wanderers Football Club in Darwin. Another team he played for was NT Thunder. He also played for Euroa Football Club in Victoria.

His Time in the AFL

Relton Roberts was chosen by the Richmond team in the 2010 Rookie draft. This was a big step for him. He made his first senior AFL game on March 25, 2010. This game was against the Carlton team. It was played at the famous MCG.

Relton played only one more game for Richmond after his debut. He also played a few matches for Coburg Football Club. This team is linked with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). After a short time, Relton decided to return to the Northern Territory. He said he was feeling homesick.

After the AFL

After leaving the AFL, Relton continued to play football. He started the 2010/11 season with Wanderers in the NTFL. Later, he joined the Walla Walla Football Club for the 2012 season. This team is in the Hume Football League in New South Wales. In 2014, Relton played for Ouyen United. This club is part of the Mallee Football League in north-west Victoria.