Mark Robinson (journalist)
Mark Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 56–57) Bendigo, Australia |
| Other names | "Robbo"[1] |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer(s) | News Corp Australia, 1116 SEN, Fox Footy |
| Title | Chief football writer |
Mark "Robbo" Robinson (born 1966/67) is an Australian sports journalist. He is the chief football writer for Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper, appears on the 1116 SEN radio station's pre-match Australian Football League (AFL) discussion and co-hosts Fox Footy's AFL 360 television program.
Career
A junior footballer for the Sandhurst Football Club, Robinson began covering football in 1992. Throughout his career he has predominantly covered Australian rules football and has been the chief football writer for the Herald Sun since 2012 following the retirement of Mike Sheahan.[2]
Robinson has co-hosted the AFL 360 television program on Fox Footy since 2010.
Robinson is a panelist on many of the 1116 SEN radio station's shows, including The Run Home and match day AFL discussion.
Controversies and feuds
Robinson has been rumoured to have been involved in a variety of verbal and physical altercations with several fellow journalists, including Damian Barrett,[3] Andy Maher,[4] and Michael Warner.[5]
Personal life
Born and raised in Bendigo, Robinson resides in Melbourne with his pet dog Tiger.
References
- ^ "Mark Robinson - Man of the people". www.heraldsun.com.au. News Corp Australia. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "Mark Robinson heads up your No.1 footy team as Herald Sun leads the way in AFL coverage". www.news.com.au. News Corp Australia. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "Purple vs. Robbo". Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "AFL 360 (Mar 6th) - Andy Maher is a wanker". Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "People In Glasshouses". Retrieved 15 August 2014.