He is the Great grandfather of triple premiership player Mal Michael .
Robert Michael ( 13 June 1879 -- 20 March 1963 ) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League ( VFL ) .
Robert Michael is the Great Australian rules footballer of triple premiership player Mal Michael .
Robert Michael ( 13 June 1879 -- 20 March 1963 ) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League ( VFL ) .