Ralph Empey
Ralph Empey (22 September 1904 – 28 September 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Ralph Empey | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ralph Empey | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Koondrook, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 28 September 1960 (aged 56) | ||
| Place of death | Fitzroy, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Scotch College | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1924–25, 1928–30 | Richmond | 49 (29) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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]
As a cricketer, he was good enough to represent the Victoria Colts team and also played for Melbourne University.[3][4]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Ralph Empey
- CricketArchive: Ralph Empey
- The Argus,"Melbourne Team Selected", 8 January 1934, p. 11
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