Career
He managed only the briefest of opportunities at the VFL level, coming on late in the last quarter in both of his appearances. He transferred to Williamstown, and later played and coached for many other clubs as he moved due to his career progression. On 13 July 1979, working as a Detective Senior Constable with Victoria Police, Lane accompanied a suspect to a campsite at Kyalite.
While searching the property, the suspect shot Bob twice with a rifle that he had previously hidden, killing him instantly.
Following a massive manhunt involving both Victorian and New South Wales police members, the suspect was apprehended 7 days later after he had fled in the police car, and was sentenced to life in prison. He was released just 13 years later.