Robert Peter Rose (6 February 1952 – 12 May 1999) was an Australian sportsman who played Australian rules football in the VFL and first-class cricket during the 1970s. Following a car crash in 1974 he became a quadriplegic.
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Early years
Rose was born into a famous sporting family; his father Bob was a Copeland Trophy–winning footballer with, and coach of, Collingwood and a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, while his uncles Kevin, Ralph and Bill also played for Collingwood.
Robert went to school at Haileybury College from where he was recruited to the Collingwood Football Club.
Football career
He made his VFL debut for Collingwood in the 1970 season and played four games that year. A utility, Rose established himself in the side in 1971 and appeared in 16 games to help the Magpies make the finals. He struggled to hold his place in the side the following year, and in 1973 crossed to Footscray.