1961 All-Australian team Robert Withers (born 1933) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in Tasmania and for Port Melbourne, noted for his selection in the 1961 All-Australian team.
[1] Withers was a regular member of the Port Melbourne side during the 1950s and represented the VFA in 1957, 1958,[2] and 1959.
[3] He represented Tasmania on 15 occasions in total and was an All-Australian at the 1961 Brisbane Carnival.
Twice, in games against the VFA, Withers captained Tasmania and he won a Lefroy Medal in 1963.
His coaching career continued after he has retired as a player; and he was in charge of Launceston when they won the 1969 premiership.