https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/?id=161329

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Four-time Melbourne leading goal kicker Russell Robertson has declared his former club needs to take a “ruthless” mentality into the 2018 season.

“In regards to the trades and Jack Watts and ‘Trenners’, you have to be a ruthless club if we want to compete in this ruthless competition,” he told SEN Afternoons.

“Yes we have to have our heart in the right place, Jack Watts is a great guy, but Watts had to do something that was right for his own career, and the Melbourne football club has to do what’s right for the Melbourne football club, and that’s be a ruthless club because we need to compete.”

 

nothing to see here...

I was expecting this to be from Mark Robinson. I even had my snarky post all lined up; I was gonna say: "There's only one Robbo I care about and his name ain't Mark."

Legend. Lol.

We have been waiting a very very long time for that - don’t hold your breath 

Blah blah blah !!!

Robbo if only you could put your boots back on. Inspirational as you were. A legend.

Ruthless Robbo?

Off topic but i'm kind of curious how a 187cm Robbo would fit into our forward line these days against the consensus attitude now of "tall marking kpf's and small pressure forwards/rotating mids and nothing in between" whereas back then i think it was to just stack the forward line with any players who have a natural goal kicking forward line ability that did not have to play against a zone D. Would people want us to pass on Robbo at the draft because he was too small a kpf and too tall a small forward? We've brought in Fritsch this year, how does he compare in aerial abilities? Is he hopefully going to be the new Robbo? 

Edited December 13, 20177 yr by Deeprived Childhood

35 minutes ago, Doodle Dee said:

Off topic but i'm kind of curious how a 187cm Robbo would fit into our forward line these days against the consensus attitude now of "tall marking kpf's and small pressure forwards/rotating mids and nothing in between" whereas back then i think it was to just stack the forward line with any players who have a natural goal kicking forward line ability that did not have to play against a zone D. Would people want us to pass on Robbo at the draft because he was too small a kpf and too tall a small forward? We've brought in Fritsch this year, how does he compare in aerial abilities? Is he hopefully going to be the new Robbo? 

At 189 cm, I recon Mitch Hannan is a pretty close match for a Robbo type of forward.  Although he probably tends to work up the ground a bit more, I think he has a similar skill/attribute set to Robbo - good high mark, mercurial and good goal sense.

Forgot how good he was...

I have a generally pretty poor memory of past players.  And I often watch Robbo's highlights and look at his comparative stats and wonder why I don't hold him in higher regard. I assume it's because I'm not easily seduced.

9 hours ago, Doodle Dee said:

Off topic but i'm kind of curious how a 187cm Robbo would fit into our forward line these days against the consensus attitude now of "tall marking kpf's and small pressure forwards/rotating mids and nothing in between" whereas back then i think it was to just stack the forward line with any players who have a natural goal kicking forward line ability that did not have to play against a zone D. Would people want us to pass on Robbo at the draft because he was too small a kpf and too tall a small forward? We've brought in Fritsch this year, how does he compare in aerial abilities? Is he hopefully going to be the new Robbo? 

There was a time when you recruited players because of their natural football ability, as opposed to their athletic traits.

I suspect a Robbo-type who didn't perform well in time trials and beep tests would be overlooked in the current climate, notwithstanding the fact that he was an elite goalkicker, a characteristic sadly lacking in our current list.

2 hours ago, Big Carl said:

Forgot how good he was...

What great footage. Robbo could do special things - all it took was the initial teamwork. 

49 minutes ago, poita said:

There was a time when you recruited players because of their natural football ability, as opposed to their athletic traits.

I suspect a Robbo-type who didn't perform well in time trials and beep tests would be overlooked in the current climate, notwithstanding the fact that he was an elite goalkicker, a characteristic sadly lacking in our current list.

He was back then, we picked him up as a rookie...

Sometimes you get lucky.

We do have short memories.. We forget that in 2005 he kicked 73 goals and 30 points. That is seriously elite numbers! He was absolutely robbed of an All Australian selection that year for none of then Brad Johnson..

Given his physical stature and the package of attributes, Robbo was one of those great Melbourne stars, and such a nice bloke.

A player who got the absolute best out of his abilities. Improved his kicking year on year going from below average to highly admirable over the journey of his career.

I suspect his post-playing semi clown-prince role at the club has done his on-field legacy no favours.

7 minutes ago, General Malaise said:

A player who got the absolute best out of his abilities. Improved his kicking year on year going from below average to highly admirable over the journey of his career.

I suspect his post-playing semi clown-prince role at the club has done his on-field legacy no favours.

Personally, I think he injects a lot of enthusiasm, energy and personality into what can be a dreary lot of MFC talking heads.

And could not get a more loyal club man.

Despite his obvious disappointment he took his retirement as a player on the chin with great class.  

33 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Personally, I think he injects a lot of enthusiasm, energy and personality into what can be a dreary lot of MFC talking heads.

And could not get a more loyal club man.

Despite his obvious disappointment he took his retirement as a player on the chin with great class.  

He (Robbo) hosts a pub lunch before an Demons' MCG game in Richmond on behalf of the Club. It is a snack and beer thing, and is very pleasant, well-attended and free. I think it was and will be held in August. It is worth attending, if you can get there. The pub is across the road from the Richmond Town Hall. Free tickets from the Memberships side of the MFC.

16 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

He (Robbo) hosts a pub lunch before an Demons' MCG game in Richmond on behalf of the Club. It is a snack and beer thing, and is very pleasant, well-attended and free. I think it was and will be held in August. It is worth attending, if you can get there. The pub is across the road from the Richmond Town Hall. Free tickets from the Memberships side of the MFC.

I appreciate the information Dee. 

Will try and get there. Spread Eagle or the Vine are the only Rubbidy Dubs that come to mind.

I agree with both of you, I wasn't having a dig at his current involvement at all, it's a wondrous thing.

I was just wondering if it's a clearer image in most of our eyes than his on-field endeavours.

Robbo is a great Demon

loved watching him play...

he rang me about 4 years ago on behalf of the club (can’t remember exactly why) and i spoke to him for a good hour about how bad things were and what we could do to save the joint. 

It was pre Roos

great bloke Robbo, never doubt his passion for the MFC

6 minutes ago, hemingway said:

I appreciate the information Dee. 

Will try and get there. Spread Eagle or the Vine are the only Rubbidy Dubs that come to mind.

Directly opposite the Town Hall is the Sporting Globe (corner of Lyndhurst st) and as they are an mfc sponsor, I'm guessing that is where Robbo can be found.

http://www.sportingglobe.com.au/melbournefc

I haven't been there so can't say what it is like but I would imagine Robbo would be quite entertaining.

Always was and always will be my all time favourite player.

He could do some freaky stuff for his size and physique.