Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs, in partnership with Slater & Gordon, 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.

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.

The two clubs have played for the Robert Rose Cup annually since 2000, with Collingwood holding a 9-8 edge in the 17 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.

 

A special thank you to Slater & Gordon for their continued support of the Robert Rose Cup

Robert Rose Cup Results

 

Round 1 2021

Western Bulldogs 10.9 (69) def Collingwood 7.11 (53) 

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Bailey Smith (Western Bulldogs)

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Round 1 2020

Collingwood 13.8 (86) def. Western Bulldogs 5.4 (34) 

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Brodie Grundy (Collingwood)

 

Round 14 2019 

Collingwood 13.4 (82) def. Western Bulldogs 10.13 (73)

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Brodie Grundy (Collingwood)

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Round 10 2018

Collingwood 13.12 (90) def. Western Bulldogs 8.7 (55) at Etihad Stadium

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Tom Phillips (Collingwood)

Round 1 2017

Collingwood 12.14 (86) def. by Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) at the MCG

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)

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Round 10 2016
Collingwood 7.11 (53) def. by Western Bulldogs 11.8 (74) at the MCG
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Luke Dahlhaus (Western Bulldogs)

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Round 17 2015
Western Bulldogs 15.14 (104) def. Collingwood 13.8 (86) at Etihad Stadium
Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Lachie Hunter (Western Bulldogs)

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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)

 

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 6 2012
Collingwood 15.8 (98) def. Western Bulldogs 11.11 (77) 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)

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Round 11 2010

Collingwood 17.11 (113) def. Western Bulldogs 16.7 (103) at Etihad Stadium

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)

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Round 15 2009

Collingwood 17.9 (111) def. Western Bulldogs 16.14 (110) at Etihad Stadium

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Dane Swan (Collingwood)

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Round 13 2008

Western Bulldogs 15.9 (99) def. Collingwood 14.18 (102) at Telstra Dome

Bob Rose-Charlie Sutton Medal: Ben Johnson (Collingwood)

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Round 8 2007

Western Bulldogs 20.15 (135) def. Collingwood 14.16 (100) at Telstra Dome

 

Round 9 2006

Collingwood 21.13 (139) def. Western Bulldog 16.9 (105) at the MCG

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Round 22 2005

Western Bulldogs 21.15 (141) def. Collingwood 14.16 (100) at Telstra Dome
 

Round 2 2004

Collingwood 15.16 (106) def. Western Bulldogs 13.19 (97) at the MCG

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Round 13 2003

Collingwood 18.20 (128) def. Western Bulldogs 12.14 (85) at Telstra Dome

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Round 22 2002

Western Bulldogs 17.12 (114) def. Collingwood 10.13 (73) at the MCG

 

Round 3 2001

Collingwood 23.15 (153) def. Western Bulldogs 12.9 (81) at Colonial Stadium

Round 20 2000
Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) def. Collingwood 13.13 (91) at Colonial Stadium
 

Source: Collingwood Football Club