Geoff Robinson (rugby league, born 1957)

For other people named Geoffrey Robinson, see Geoffrey Robinson (disambiguation).

Geoff Robinson
Personal information
Full name	Geoffrey Robinson
Nickname	Robbo
Born	(1957-12-14) 14 December 1957 Villawood, Australia
Playing information
Height	180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Position	Prop, Second-row
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1977–84	Canterbury-Bankstn.	125	4	0	0	13
1985–86	Halifax	30	8	0	0	32
1986	Canterbury-Bankstn.	14	2	0	0	8
	Total	169	14	0	0	53
Source: Yesterday's Hero

Geoff Robinson (born 14 December 1957, in Villawood, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional rugby league player for Canterbury-Bankstown in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. Robinson primarily played at prop.

Playing career

At 18, Robinson was graded by Canterbury from the Chester Hill Hornets in 1976.^[1] He made his first-grade debut against Eastern Suburbs on 28 May 1977.

Robinson stood out on the field with his long dark hair, bushy beard and socks around his ankles, he was renowned for his devastating runs at the line.^[1]

Robinson is a member of Canterbury-Bankstown's 1980 Premiership winning team in their 18–4 win over Eastern Suburbs and their 1984 Premiership win over Parramatta (6–4).

Robinson played 30 games in all competitions in Halifax's victory in the Championship during the 1985–86 season, before re-joining Canterbury in game 12 of the 1986 season.

Coaching career

After retiring from first-grade at the end of 1986, Robinson went on to coach the Canterbury U-23 side to a premiership in 1991. Robinson was involved with the now defunct Chester Hill Rhinos, as coach, in the Jim Beam Cup from 2007-2009.

Footnotes

1 2 Ben Blaschke. "Legend Q&A". Rugby League Week. Sydney, NSW: PBLMedia (16 July 2008): pgs 22.

References

Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. p. 467. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.
Ben Blaschke. "Legend Q&A". Rugby League Week. Sydney, NSW: PBLMedia (16 July 2008): pgs 22–23.

External links

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs squad – 1980 NSWRFL Premiers (3rd Title)

1 Greg Brentnall 2 Chris Anderson 3 Chris Mortimer 4 Peter Mortimer 5 Steve Gearin 6 Garry Hughes 7 Steve Mortimer (c) 8 Mark Hughes 9 Steve Folkes 10 Graeme Hughes 11 Geoff Robinson 12 George Peponis 13 John Coveney Coach: Ted Glossop

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs squad – 1984 NSWRL Premiers (4th Title)

1 Michael Potter 2 Steve O'Brien 3 Andrew Farrar 4 Chris Mortimer 5 Peter Mortimer 6 Terry Lamb 7 Steve Mortimer (c) 8 Paul Langmack 9 Steve Folkes 10 Brian Battese 11 Peter Kelly 12 Mark Bugden 13 Peter Tunks 14 Darryl Brohman 15 Geoff Robinson 16 Greg Mullane Coach: Warren Ryan

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