Mitch Robinson

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Australian rules footballer

Australian rules footballer

Mitch Robinson
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Full name	Mitchell Robinson
Date of birth	Birth date -1st March 1966
Place of birth	Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Height	184 cm
Weight	87 kg
Position(s)	Midfielder / Forward
Playing career
Club(s)
Games (Goals)
Coaching career
Honours
Hall of Fame
Other work

Mitchell "Mitch" Robinson (born 7 June 1989) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Carlton Football Club.

Early life

Robinson was born in Hobart, Tasmania. He played his junior football with the Tassie Mariners in the TAC Cup and represented Tasmania at the AFL Under 18 Championships.

AFL career

Carlton

Robinson was drafted by the Carlton Football Club with the 40th pick in the 2008 AFL Draft. He made his debut in the 2009 season and quickly became known for his aggressive playing style and versatility on the field. Over his six seasons with Carlton, Robinson played 100 games and kicked 58 goals.

Brisbane Lions

In 2014, Robinson was delisted by Carlton and subsequently picked up by the Brisbane Lions as a free agent. He has since become a key player for the Lions, known for his toughness and leadership on the field. As of the end of the 2021 season, Robinson has played 147 games and kicked 72 goals for Brisbane.

Playing style

Robinson is known for his hard-nosed approach to the game, often playing as a midfielder or forward. His physicality and determination have made him a fan favorite and a respected player among his peers.

Personal life

Robinson is active on social media and has a significant following. He is also involved in various community and charity initiatives.

Statistics

Updated to the end of the 2021 season.

Season	Club	Games	Goals
2009	Carlton	12	5
2010	Carlton	19	10
2011	Carlton	22	12
2012	Carlton	20	15
2013	Carlton	18	10
2014	Carlton	9	6
2015	Brisbane Lions	21	10
2016	Brisbane Lions	17	8
2017	Brisbane Lions	13	6
2018	Brisbane Lions	22	12
2019	Brisbane Lions	24	14
2020	Brisbane Lions	17	6
2021	Brisbane Lions	20	10

Honours and achievements

• Merrett-Murray Medal: 2015
• AFL Rising Star nominee: 2009

See also

• List of Brisbane Lions players
• List of Carlton Football Club players