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
Saint George (Greek: Γεώργιος (Geórgios), Latin: Georgius, Arabic: القديس جرجس; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition he was a soldier ...
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.
In 1935, Robinson played in the historic blowout winning 91-6 against
Canterbury at
Earl Park, Arncliffe
Earl Park is the name of a former sports field in the Sydney suburb of Arncliffe. From 1925 to 1939 it was the site of New South Wales Rugby Football League Premiership club, St. George's home ground and headquarters. The ground was provided by ...
. As of the 2023 NRL season, this remains the biggest recorded victory by a team and the biggest winning margin.
Death
Robinson died on 28 April 1995, aged 83.
Career stats
Club
Representative
References
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St. George Dragons players
Australian rugby league players
City New South Wales rugby league team players
1911 births
1995 deaths
Rugby league fullbacks
Rugby league players from Sydney