George Robinson (25 May 1901 – 19 November 1962) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| George Robinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | George Robinson | ||
| Date of birth | 25 May 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 19 November 1962 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Nathalia[1] | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1925–27 | Richmond | 38 (16) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Robinson was a regular in the Richmond team in 1925 and 1926, but lost selection in 1927, playing only three games for the season – two early season games, and the 1927 VFL grand final, for which he was called up on the day as a late replacement for the injured Jack Baggott.[3]
Notes
edit- ^ "FOOTBALL". The Argus. No. 24, 540. Victoria, Australia. 2 April 1925. p. 5.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 759. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ Onlooker (3 October 1927). "Collingwood premiers". The Argus. Melbourne, VIC. p. 6.
External links
edit- George Robinson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- George Robinson at AustralianFootball.com
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