Clint Robinson (rugby league)

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Clint Robinson
Personal information
Full nameClint Paul Robinson
Born (1969-06-21) 21 June 1969 (age 53)
Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1987–92 Balmain Tigers 52190076
Source: [1]
As of 13 January 2023

Clint Robinson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Balmain in NSWRL competition.

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Background

Robinson is the father of women's rugby league player Andie Robinson. [2] [3]

Playing career

Robinson made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 14 of the 1987 NSWRL season against the defending premiers Parramatta at Leichhardt Oval. Robinson played off the bench in a 19-0 victory. The following year, Robinson played for the majority of the season but missed out on Balmain's finals campaign and grand final loss to Canterbury. In 1990, Robinson was involved in Balmain's last two finals matches as a stand-alone entity. Robinson's final year with Balmain was in 1992 where he played 19 games and scored eight tries. [4]

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References

  1. "Clint Robinson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  2. "Robinson follows in father's footsteps to a memorable Leichhardt win". www.nrl.com. 24 June 2022.
  3. "Andie a headline in the making". www.sharks.com.au. 18 November 2021.
  4. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571