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Russell Robertson is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was born on 24 November 1978 in Tasmania, Australia.
Robertson was drafted by Melbourne with the 11th selection in the 1996 AFL Draft. He made his debut in 1997 and went on to play a total of 202 games for the Demons, kicking a total of 441 goals. He was a member of Melbourne's 2000 AFL Premiership team and was the club's leading goalkicker in 2001 and 2002.
In 2003, Robertson was traded to the Western Bulldogs, where he played a further 79 games and kicked a further 131 goals. He retired from the AFL at the end of the 2008 season.
Robertson is currently the CEO of the AFL Players Association. He is married to former AFLW player, Daisy Pearce, and they have two children.
As of 2021, Russell Robertson's net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.
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| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
24 November, 1978 |
| Birthday |
24 November |
| Birthplace |
Tasmania |
| Nationality |
Australia |
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 46 years old group.
Russell Robertson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Russell Robertson height is 187 cm and Weight 91 kg.
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187 cm |
| Weight |
91 kg |
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Who Is Russell Robertson's Wife?
His wife is Brooke Aust (m. 2006)
| Family |
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Not Available |
| Wife |
Brooke Aust (m. 2006) |
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Russell Robertson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Russell Robertson worth at the age of 46 years old? Russell Robertson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Australia. We have estimated
Russell Robertson's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Russell Robertson Social Network
Timeline
In 2018 Robertson sung a drawn out and off key version of the Australian National Anthem at the VFL Grand final.
In September 2018, Robertson was a football consultant, and appeared in Season 1, episode 2 on the Australian drama, Playing for Keeps.
In 2016, Russell signed on to play at the Kangaroo Flat Football Club of the Bendigo Football Netball League.
In the second half of 2016 and the start of 2017, he is currently playing for the Toora and District Football Club.
In 2012 and 2013, he signed to be a fly-in player for Burnie in the Tasmanian Football League. Russell played in the 2013 Grand Final against South Launceston.
In 2012, Robertson re-joined the Melbourne Football Club produced his own show "The Robbo Show" for the Melbourne website and is a regular MC at Home matches at the MCG. He took over the role of Club Development Manager after the suspension and subsequent sacking of Chris Connolly for his role in the tanking scandal.
In 2012, Robertson starred in Barassi - The Stage Show, about Ron Barassi.
In 2010 he signed to be the playing-coach for St Josephs in the Geelong Football League.
Robertson returned for Melbourne playing against Geelong on 3 May, 2009 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Robertson performed well in his return, kicking three goals.
On 20 August 2009, Robertson announced that he would be playing his last match with the Demons in season 2009 having been advised that his contract would not be renewed. After 13 seasons and 226 games, the 30-year-old and the club agreed to part ways. Robertson also announced that he would nominate for the 2009 AFL National Draft and 2010 pre-season draft, saying that he felt he still had some good footy left in him and as keen to play on for at least one more year. He played most of the 2010 season in the Goulburn Valley League, one of the top country leagues in Australia and kicked a record 106 goals for Shepparton Swans.
On 1 June 2008, Robertson snapped his achilles tendon in what could have been a season-ending, and a career threatening, injury. He was added to the veterans list by the club in an effort to extend his career.
Robertson released an album titled Higher in 2008.
In February 2008 he was a contestant on the Australian television show Deal or No Deal.
Robertson also made an appearance in 2008 singing on the Australian television show It Takes Two with partner Kate Ceberano in which they were runners-up.
In 2007, he started the season strongly, kicking a handful of goals against the Saints in the Demons 31-point loss, including a miraculous snap shot whilst sitting on the ground in the goal square. In Round 2 against the Hawks on Easter Monday, Robertson landed awkwardly while trying to take one of his trademark high flying marks and injured the medial ligament in his knee, along with David Neitz who suffered the same injury, and missed up to 7 weeks of football. However he still finished the season as the club's leading goalkicker, for the third time. Returning from injury, Robertson hit back to his best, kicking 7 goals against Collingwood in the traditional Queen's Birthday game at the MCG in Round 11.
Robertson's 2006 season was hampered by soft tissue injuries.
On 26 October 2006 Robertson married former Melbourne Storm cheerleader and aspiring actress Brooke Aust.
It was not until the 2005 season that Robertson became one of the Demons star players and regularly among the leading goalkicker list. Despite being short for a full-forward, Robertson became the second option in the key position to David Neitz.
In 2005, he played for Australia in his first International Rules series against Ireland.
Robertson made his debut in the 1997 season. He did not take long to find his feet and became known as one of the game's most exciting forwards, taking numerous "Marks of the Week" (putting him in the running for Mark of the Year, however he never won the award). Robertson is known for his sometimes miraculous snap shots at goal as much as his accurate set shot kicking and was a regular feature in the Melbourne's senior side for well over a decade.
Robertson grew up in the small town of Penguin, Tasmania, where he attended high school between 1991 and 1994.
Russell "Robbo" Robertson (born 24 November 1978) is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who last played for the Melbourne Football Club.
