Stan Robinson (rugby league)

Stan Robinson
Personal information
Full nameStanley Herbert Robinson
Born(1911-04-04)4 April 1911[1]
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died28 April 1995(1995-04-28) (aged 84)
Bexley, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1931–37 St. George 70 2 36 0 78
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1933–35 NSW City 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Stanley Herbert Robinson (1911–1995) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s.

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 83.[5]

Career stats

Club

Season Team Appearances Tries Goals Goal-kicking percentage Field Goals Points
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
1933, 1935 NSW City 2 - - - - -

[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Stan Robinson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. ^ "May 11: Lote breaks scoring record; JT rejects rugby offer". NRL.
  4. ^ "Dragons - Our Proud History - St George and Illawarra Rugby League". www.jubileeavenue.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  5. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death notice 3/5/95
  6. ^ "Stan Robinson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2 June 2019.