Geoff Robinson

Infobox rugby league biography
playername = Geoff Robinson
fullname = Geoffrey Robinson
nickname = Robbo


caption =
position = rlp|PR|SR
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1957|12|14|df=yes
placeofbirth = Villawood
countryofbirth = Australia
height = convert|180|cm|ftin|abbr=on
weight = convert|92|kg|stlb|abbr=on
club1 = leagueicon|Canterbury Bulldogs|16 Canterbury Bankstown
year1start = 1977
year1end = 1984
appearances1 = 125
tries1 = 4
goals1 = 0
fieldgoals1 = 0
points1 = 13
club2 = leagueicon|Halifax|16 Halifax RLFC
year2start = 1985
year2end = 1986
appearances2 = 30
tries2 = 8
goals2 = 0
fieldgoals2 = 0
points2 = 32
club3 = leagueicon|Canterbury Bulldogs|16 Canterbury Bankstown
year3start = 1986
year3end =
appearances3 = 14
tries3 = 2
goals3 = 0
fieldgoals3 = 0
points3 = 8
source = [http://www.yesterdayshero.com.au/PlayerProfile_Geoff-Robinson_7039.aspx 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.

At 18, Robinson was graded by Canterbury from the Chester Hill Hornets in 1976.cite journal | author = Ben Blaschke | title = Legend Q&A | journal = Rugby League Week | issue =16 July 2008 |pages = pgs 22 | publisher = PBLMedia | location = Sydney, NSW | accessdate =2008-07-20 ] He made his first-grade debut against eastern Suburbs on 28 May, 1977.

Robinson stood out on the field with his long dark hair and bushy beard and was renowned for his devastating runs at the line.cite journal | author = Ben Blaschke | title = Legend Q&A | journal = Rugby League Week | issue =16 July 2008 |pages = pgs 22 | publisher = PBLMedia | location = Sydney, NSW | accessdate =2008-07-20 ]

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).

In 1985–1986, Robinson played 30 games for Halifax RLFC in England before re-joining Canterbury in game 12 of the 1986 season.

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 is still involved with the Chester Hill Rhinos, as coach, in the Jim Beam Cup.

Footnotes

References

* cite book | author=Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson |title=The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players |year=2007
publisher="Gary Allen Pty Ltd" |location=Wetherill Park, New South Wales |isbn=9781877082931 |pages=page 467
*

External links

* [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/players/Geoff_Robinson.html Geoff Robinson at the "Rugby League Project"]
* [http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=283 Geoff Robinson at "NRL Stats"]
* [http://www.bulldogs.com.au/main.php?page=player&id=427 Geoff Robinson at the "Bulldogs"]