Bob Robinson
Fitzroy
AFL career
5 games7 goals
- Debut
- R14 1941 v COL2 Aug 1941
- Most recent
- R2 1942 v NTH16 May 1942
Stats
Bio
A West Australian recruit whose football journey was dictated by the Second World War, Bob Robinson arrived at Fitzroy via WAFL club West Perth. His transition to the VFL was driven by his service with the Royal Australian Air Force, which allowed him to play at the elite level while stationed in Melbourne. Standing 183cm, Robinson proved to be a dangerous option inside the forward 50, showing his quality with a four-goal haul against St Kilda in just his fourth game. Despite his promise as a goal-kicking target, his career was ultimately cut short by the demands of his military duties, leaving him as a brief but effective wartime cameo in Fitzroy's history.
Profile
- Born
- 21 May 1914
- Died
- 01 Mar 2001 (aged 86y 284d)
- Birthplace
- Narrogin, WA
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA West Australian recruit whose football journey was dictated by the Second World War, Bob Robinson arrived at Fitzroy via WAFL club West Perth. His transition to the VFL was driven by his service with the Royal Australian Air Force, which allowed him to play at the elite level while stationed in Melbourne. Standing 183cm, Robinson proved to be a dangerous option inside the forward 50, showing his quality with a four-goal haul against St Kilda in just his fourth game. Despite his promise as a goal-kicking target, his career was ultimately cut short by the demands of his military duties, leaving him as a brief but effective wartime cameo in Fitzroy's history.