Stan Robinson (rugby league)
Stanley Herbert Robinson (1911–1995) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s.
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| Full name | Stanley Herbert Robinson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1910 or 1911 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | (aged 84) Bexley, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
A talented full-back, Robinson played seven seasons with St. George between 1931-1937, and played in the 1933 Grand Final losing to Newtown 18-5.
He also represented New South Wales City Firsts on two occasions in 1933 and 1935.[2]
In 1935, Robinson played in the historic blowout winning 91-6 against Canterbury at Earl Park, Arncliffe. As of the 2023 NRL season, this remains the biggest recorded victory by a team and the biggest winning margin.[3][4]
Death
Robinson died on 28 April 1995, aged 84.[5]
Career stats
Club
| Season | Team | Appearances | Tries | Goals | Goal-kicking percentage | Field Goals | Points |
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| 1931 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 |
| 1933 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 15 | - | 11 | - | - | 22 |
| 1934 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 14 | - | 14 | - | - | 28 |
| 1935 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 16 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 11 |
| 1936 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 10 | - | 6 | - | - | 12 |
| 1937 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
Representative
| Years | Team | Appearances | Tries | Goals | Goal-kicking percentage | Field Goals | Points |
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| 1933, 1935 | NSW City | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
References
- "Stan Robinson - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project.
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- "May 11: Lote breaks scoring record; JT rejects rugby offer". NRL.
- "Dragons - Our Proud History - St George and Illawarra Rugby League". www.jubileeavenue.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- Sydney Morning Herald: Death notice 3/5/95
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