George Robinson (rugby league)

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George Robinson
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Robinson
Born29 August 1894
Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
Died23 January 1987(1987-01-23) (aged 92)
Playing information
Height1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) [1]
Position Halfback, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1915–28 Balmain 8524440160
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1919 New South Wales 10000
1922 Metropolis 21207
Coaching information
Club
YearsTeamGmsWDLW%
1933–35 Balmain 441742339
Source: [2]
As of 15 March 2019
Relatives Jack 'Junker' Robinson (brother)

George Robinson nicknamed "Wee George" was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played his entire career for Balmain in the NSWRL competition during the club's first golden era which won 6 premierships. Robinson later coached the club at various levels.

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Background

Robinson was born in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia. He was the brother of Jack 'Junker' Robinson who played for Balmain between 1912 and 1925.

Playing career

Robinson began his first grade career with Balmain in 1915 winning a premiership in his first season at the club. The 1915 premiership was also Balmain's first. Robinson did not play for the club in 1916 or 1917 missing out on those premiership successes but returned to Balmain in 1918.

In 1919, Robinson won his second premiership with Balmain as they finished top of the table without needing to play in a grand final to determine the outright premiership winner. This was followed by his third premiership win with Balmain as they finished first on the table ahead of rivals Glebe. In the same year, Robinson was selected to play for New South Wales.

In 1922, Robinson was selected to play for Metropolis, the earlier version of the NSW City rugby league team.

In 1924, Robinson played 6 games for Balmain but missed out on playing in the club's grand final victory over South Sydney. Robinson played with Balmain up until the end of 1928 before retiring. [3] [4] [5]

Coaching career

Robinson became first grade coach of Balmain in 1933. His time as first grade coach at the club was not as successful as when he was a player and the club missed out on the finals in each of his 3 seasons there.

Robinson then went on to coach the Balmain reserve grade side for 32 consecutive years and was later made a life member of the club.

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References

  1. ↑ Garry, Chris. "Little men in rugby league appear to be a dying breed". Courier Mail. News Corp. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "George Robinson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  3. ↑ "Tigers, Souths love a ruckus". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  4. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  5. ↑ ARL Annual Report 2005., page 52
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