Robert Michael Makeham (6 November 1901 – 3 February 1974)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Bob Makeham
Makeham during his Collingwood career
Personal information
Full name	Robert Makeham
Date of birth	6 November 1901
Place of birth	Welshpool, Victoria
Date of death	3 February 1974(1974-02-03) (aged 72)
Place of death	Korumburra South, Victoria
Original team(s)	Woodleigh
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1923–1932	Collingwood	157 (97)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

After being part of losing Grand Finals in 1925 and 1926 he played in Collingwood premiership sides the next four seasons. A versatile player, Makeham played his early football as a centre-half forward and follower before settling into the half back and half forward flanks.

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