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2008 Player Review - # 24 Russell Robertson

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24. Russell Robertson [187cm 91kg 24.11.78 - 215 games (10 in 2008) 399 goals (20 in 2008)] - before the seaon even started he was hitting more high notes singing duets on television than with his football.

Robertson had a patchy start to the season often struggling in matches before kicking a lazy two or three in junk time and, despite leading the club's goalkicking at the time, was having very little impact when he suffered his season-ending Achilles injury in Round 10. Next year will almost certainly be his last.

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    I miss Robbo at his best.

    His ability to mark over his head at absolute full tilt is ridiculous. Hope he can get back to some fitness, even young teams need structure. If he can find form he can help straighten us I think

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    Yeah thanks ... Too much Footy Marathon & not enough sleep!

    that's alright- legit excuse!

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    I miss Robbo at his best.

    His ability to mark over his head at absolute full tilt is ridiculous. Hope he can get back to some fitness, even young teams need structure. If he can find form he can help straighten us I think

    Dont we all !! :lol:

    There's no prize for understanding Robbo's hey day is behind him.. He does bring that excitement ( onhis day) to the game however more games than other wise in last years ( when he was on park, yet another member of "that" elite group ) were but a shadow of his full ability. Personally I would have let him bark himself hoarse and let him go at last negotiations not because I have anythign agaisnt him... but hes not the player he was..and Im sick and tired of the MFC being teh AFL passenger train.

    2009.. well.. if he can earn a spot in the starting line up all well and good...but I have no inkling to pick on sentiment.

    In form he's a hard man to cover. Playing above his height ( an understatement really..lol ) he's that joker in the pack ..in more ways than one. Id like him, if fit, to have a serious tilt at repaying the clubs patience..if not take your guitar and enjoy the sunshine somewhere.

    p.s RIP #23 whoever you are !! lol

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    Remember Robbo has been carrying knee injuries for a couple of sesons now. This break may help clear that problem up... therefore a return of pace (that which he had anyway) and leap. The down side is that some don't ever comeback from the type of rupture he had. Conclusion, if he is able to comeback at all he will be a very good addition to our struggling attack.

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    Yes robbo will be Ready by round one next year also i herd hel be ready for a full pre season..

    cant wait to see him back in action hopefully his injury doesent take to muchs pring of him

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    His biggest problem he will face in his comeback are the mental ones, as he relies so much on his speed and spring and the injury he received is a massive part of those strengths he has

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