Rugby league icons: Ian Roberts
Ian Roberts was the prototype for front-rowers as rugby league moved into the professional era from the 1980s to the 1990s - tall, athletic and powerful. He enjoyed a lengthy career with Souths, Manly and North Queensland, representing NSW and Australia along the way.
Ian Roberts representing City Origin in 1991.
Ian Roberts at the 2020 NRL season launch.
Roberts offloads for the Cowboys against Cronulla in the 1997 Super League.
Roberts in his 1992 footy card.
Roberts is interviewed after a finals game in 1995 at the SFS.
Roberts as a young Rabbitoh up against Balmain.
Roberts in 1991 preparing for the Test series against New Zealand.
Roberts poses for a modelling shoot during his playing career.
Roberts takes on the Kiwis at Wellington in 1990.
Roberts made his debut for Souths in 1986.
Roberts ventured into the media as a radio sideline eye.
Roberts on the charge during the 1994 Kangaroo Tour.
Ian Roberts during his last year at Manly in 1995.
Roberts run into the teeth of the Queensland defence in 1993.
Roberts with Mario Fenech and Craig Coleman in 1989.
Roberts gets an overhead pass away against Canberra in 1995.
Roberts during his final season at North Queensland in 1998.
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