Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs, in partnership with Slater & Gordon, will honour former player Robert Rose’s contribution to sport and raise awareness for people living with disability when the teams play for the Robert Rose Cup on Sunday at Etihad Stadium.
The Robert Rose Foundation provides support to those suffering from spinal injuries and physical disabilities through Independence Australia.
It is named after Robert who played 26 games for Collingwood between 1970 and 1972 and nine for Footscray in 1973. He was the son of legendary Collingwood player and coach Bob Rose, and his uncles Kevin, Ralph and Bill Rose all played for the club with distinction.
Rose was a sporting prodigy, playing 19 First Class cricket games for Victoria as a middle order batsman between 1971/1972 and 1973/1974. He played in two VFL finals for the Magpies, and scored a century against Queensland at the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
In 1974, at 22 years of age, Rose become a quadriplegic in a car accident. He remained a popular figure around the club until he passed away in 1999 when the Robert Rose Foundation was formed in his honour.
Each year the Robert Rose Cup and the match between Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs is sponsored by Slater and Gordon.
Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs work together in partnership to promote endorse and support the sponsorship.
Slater & Gordon is one of Australia’s most successful and respected law firms. The firm has a long and proud history of representing people who face disadvantage through injury or disability and ensuring they receive the support and care they need to live a decent life.
Slater and Gordon have been strong supporters of Disability Care and strong advocates of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Slater & Gordon is also a Major Community Partner of Collingwood and the club’s Magpie Nest Program and the Epworth Hospital Rehabilitation Unit Program.
The two clubs have played for the Robert Rose Cup annually since 2000, with Collingwood holding a 9-6 edge in the 15 contests.
Since 2007, the Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal has been awarded following Robert Rose Cup matches, recognising two players who are legends of their clubs and the game itself.
The Medal is awarded to the player in the match who best exemplifies the qualities that Rose and Sutton become renowned for during their careers – toughness, skill, courage, leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Robert Rose Cup Results
Round 20 2000
Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) def. Collingwood 13.13 (91) at Colonial Stadium
Round 3 2001
Collingwood 23.15 (153) def. Western Bulldogs 12.9 (81) at Colonial Stadium
Round 22 2002
Western Bulldogs 17.12 (114) def. Collingwood 10.13 (73) at the MCG
Round 13 2003
Collingwood 18.20 (128) def. Western Bulldogs 12.14 (85) at Telstra Dome
Round 2 2004
Collingwood 15.16 (106) def. Western Bulldogs 13.19 (97) at the MCG
Round 22 2005
Western Bulldogs 21.15 (141) def. Collingwood 14.16 (100) at Telstra Dome
Round 9 2006
Collingwood 21.13 (139) def. Western Bulldog 16.9 (105) at the MCG
Round 8 2007
Western Bulldogs 20.15 (135) def. Collingwood 14.16 (100) at Telstra Dome
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Matthew Boyd (Western Bulldogs)
Round 13 2008
Western Bulldogs 15.9 (99) def. Collingwood 14.18 (102) at Telstra Dome
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Ben Johnson (Collingwood)
Round 15 2009
Collingwood 17.9 (111) def. Western Bulldogs 16.14 (110) at Etihad Stadium
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Dane Swan (Collingwood)
Round 11 2010
Collingwood 17.11 (113) def. Western Bulldogs 16.7 (103) at Etihad Stadium
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)
Round 6 2011
Collingwood 15.15 (105) def. Western Bulldogs 8.9 (57) at the MCG
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Heath Shaw (Collingwood)
Round 6 2012
Collingwood 15.8 (98) def. Western Bulldogs 11.11 (77) at Etihad Stadium
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)
Round 12 2013
Collingwood 15.9 (99) def. Western Bulldogs 9.11 (65) at Etihad Stadium
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Heath Shaw (Collingwood)
Round 13 2014
Collingwood 15.8 (98) def. by Western Bulldogs 16.10 (106) at Etihad Stadium
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Ryan Griffen (Western Bulldogs)
Robert Rose shares a moment with his father Bob (152 games) and uncle Kevin (159 games).
Pies, Dogs compete for the Robert Rose Cup
Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs, in partnership with Slater & Gordon, will honour former player Robert Rose and raise funds and awareness for people living with disability this Sunday.
