I would ban my kids from watching him if it wasn't for the fact they are already Sydney based lifelong die hard D's supporters.

It happened to me with Barass in the early '60's. I worshipped him on the Happy Hammond show on Saturday mornings when he did a weekly footy clinic. Became a die hard because of those bloody programs and here I am still waiting for the Holy Grail, just because I watched a Roos type on tv. Never again, I tell you, never again.

Edited March 4, 201411 yr by It's Time

Guilty.

He is both dumb and inarticulate but why I have a soft spot for him is I don't see his ego/sense of self importance completely out of control as opposed to the likes of Denham and Barrett who both seem to think that the world waits impatiently for their every utterance. I have also seen Robbo say famous words that I can't recall any other journalist having ever spoken " yeah.. I got that one wrong".

Now there is damned with faint praise if ever I saw it!!

Guilty.

He is both dumb and inarticulate but why I have a soft spot for him is I don't see his ego/sense of self importance completely out of control as opposed to the likes of Denham and Barrett who both seem to think that the world waits impatiently for their every utterance. I have also seen Robbo say famous words that I can't recall any other journalist having ever spoken " yeah.. I got that one wrong".

Robbo does love the game, he can be quite passionate about it. Unfortunately he is more like a hammer than a scalpel.

Watching him on 360 is akin to watching an Orangutan play guitar. Sometimes he gets the right note.

I do admire " I got that one wrong" however he should check facts from multiple sources, too much to expect from an Orangutan.

George Stone fine, same with Mathews and Allison. But what about Brad Miller and Greg Stafford both new to coaching. Jade Rawlings playing and coaching career combines for a winning percentage of about 25% I guess. Plus we have a former newsagent coaching our forward line. Dave Misson has been away from Roos at Sydney for years. Not to mention Roos himself has been out of elite coaching for a few years.

The Melbourne football department is a failing business just like Qantas. What would your opinion be if Qantas hired a new CEO on record money who despite some promising early signs goes for a holiday in peak management time and schedules himself some TV work.

I refuse to put away my skepticism until I see some real and consistent results.

I'm not sure I understand your double standards here "the Master", given that Ben Mathews was himself a newsagent less than a handful of years ago (after he left the Swans).

Guilty.

He is both dumb and inarticulate but why I have a soft spot for him is I don't see his ego/sense of self importance completely out of control as opposed to the likes of Denham and Barrett who both seem to think that the world waits impatiently for their every utterance. I have also seen Robbo say famous words that I can't recall any other journalist having ever spoken " yeah.. I got that one wrong".

I'm the same. I know he's not the brightest spark. I know he's a terrible writer. I just don't really care. His passion for the game is unequalled amongst football journos and that appeals to me. Plus he seems to have his finger on the pulse, for better or worse, and he isn't as vindictive in how he chooses to report as that witch down the road.

Edited March 4, 201411 yr by P-man

Fine I'll say it.

Do not like this.

Throughout the period we were chasing Roos he said time and time again how busy and stressful an AFL coaching job is. Now he signs on and he's got extra time to do media work every week?

Yes we need to be in the public eye for exposure but we have to win games. That means a coach who isn't burnt out and who isn't having to get involved with too much media. Luckily Robbo is a complete light weight so won't ask too much tough questions and Gerard is pretty respectful to his guests. Also lucky Bomber is staying on (for now) so mainly they can both talk about their glory days and deflect from their teams. But overall I still dislike it.

I'm ok for him to contribute 10-13mins of discussion a week.

It's a shame Robbo is on 360. I like Whateley. but I just can't stand Robbo.

Does anyone here like him? He's both dumb and inarticulate. How on earth did he get the job?

I'm still scratching my head at him getting the 'Chief' position after Sheahan.

Couldn't have been a decent field....was probably six lengths in front with a furlong to go.

Mark Robinson is a testament to the failing journalism industry and the cratered standards of writing and general intelligence in the medium.

It is entirely abhorrent that he is a Head Football Writer of Australia's No.1 selling newspaper.

Behind font he is simply daft and unimaginative. In front of a camera he reminds us of the progress made during the evolution of our species.

But I am sure he is a nice bloke...

Mark Robinson is a testament to the failing journalism industry and the cratered standards of writing and general intelligence in the medium.

It is entirely abhorrent that he is a Head Football Writer of Australia's No.1 selling newspaper.

Behind font he is simply daft and unimaginative. In front of a camera he reminds us of the progress made during the evolution of our species.

But I am sure he is a nice bloke...

Evidently there has been less progress made than we initally thought.

Behind font he is simply daft and unimaginative. In front of a camera he reminds us of the progress made during the evolution of our species.

Disappointingly personal.

Disappointingly personal.

Well, that has stuck with you hasn't it?

I took offence to the intimation I would have led my club to ruin.

I wouldn't say that to any Demon - even an anonymous one.

I suggest you move on.

Gee wiz.

Small mindedness in questioning this pissy role. Haven't we moved on since Terry did Talking Footy?

Our sponsors must love the fact that Roos will show up to this show, I assume, wearing Melbourne's uniform.

If Allison, or Miller are on Fox, good for them. But if Roos is on, I won't miss it. Full stop.

Andrew Demetriou made nearly 3.8 million last year; and this clown belly-laughed at a dwarf with a burning buttock! Mark Neeld earnt 800,000 last year when you really think about it.

The football world will soon work out that the 1.5 million Roos will earn this year, will be well-earnt, and almost under-payment for the hardest job in league football.

pTGR

As I imagine the AFL360 role for Roos was decided some time ago, but only announced recently, it may actually have been a key factor in any sponsorship deals the club has made, announced of unannounced, as it adds serious value for the sponsor.

Not only in terms of being shown on fox, but also the video highlights that accompany the now obligatory HS internet articles recapping the Monday night footy shows.