Few men in football can claim a CV equal to Robert Walls’. He has just about done it all.

As a player he knew the highs the game has to offer. Through his 259 games with both Carlton and Fitzroy, Robert established himself as one of the greatest centre half-forwards of all time. He kicked 450 career goals.

But it was the role he played through a golden era for Carlton that underlined his outstanding qualities as a player. He was pivotal in the 1968, 1970 and 1972 premiership sides, with his six-goal haul in the 1972 Grand Final triumph over arch rival Richmond a standout performance.

Robert went on to captain Carlton on two separate occasions before moving from Carlton to Fitzroy midway through 1978. Upon his retirement from playing, he became coach of the perennial battler and took the Lions to three finals campaigns in his five years at the helm.

His time with the Lions was arguably Robert’s greatest achievement as a coach, given the club’s desperate financial state. But his return to Carlton saw net his next premiership  - as coach of the Blues in 1987. From there it was north to the Brisbane Bears, and as coaching assignments go, this was about as tough as they get. But Robert was uncompromising with a group that had failed miserably, and he took them to their first finals series in 1995.

He was courted by Richmond and coached them for two seasons between roles in the media. Through his work with The Age, 3AW, C7 Sport and Channel Seven, Robert emerged as a straight-shooting columnist/commentator, whose views were sought and listened to.

A Victorian representative as a player and then the state’s coach, an All-Australian selector and assistant coach of the International Series team, Robert’s experience at the coal-face, combined with his integrity and honesty make him one of the most respected commentators in Australia. 

Robert now joins Stephen Quartermain on ONE's footy program 'One Week At A Time', airing Monday evenings at 9.30 (EST).