Troy Robinson is an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 2000s. He played for South Sydney in the

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competition.

Playing career

Robinson began his playing career with the

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and played in the lower grades for the club until he was signed by South Sydney for the 2003 NRL season. Robinson made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 18 2003 against Penrith at

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. The following week, he played at halfback in the club's loss against

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at the

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. This would turn out to be Robinson's final game in the top grade. At the end of the 2003 season, Robinson was released by Souths. He then returned to the New South Wales mid-north coast and played

for Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Sawtell.

References

Australian rugby league players South Sydney Rabbitohs players 1982 births Place of birth missing (living people) Living people Rugby league halfbacks {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1980s-stub