Player Watch #42 Robbie Fox - The Fantastic Mr Fox

[Kennedy Parker]

Robbie Fox

Player Profile
Capable of playing as a defender, shifting forward or pinch-hitting in the ruck, Robbie Fox

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Robbie Fox

Age

31

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

3.6

5star

MG

151.3

2star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.8

4star

MG

151.3

3star

D

12.2

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.8

5star

M

0.4

1star

T

3.6

5star

is a versatile option for Sydney Swans coach John Longmire. The Tasmanian is also one of the best endurance runners at the club and can take a strong contested grab. Sydney rookie-listed Fox in November 2016 and he’s since fought hard to become a regular member of the Swans’ best 22. He played 11 senior matches in 2019. Draft history: 2017 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 34.

Robbie Fox

42

Robbie Fox

Age

31

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

3.6

5star

MG

151.3

2star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.8

4star

MG

151.3

3star

D

12.2

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.8

5star

M

0.4

1star

T

3.6

5star

DOB: 16 April 1993
DEBUT: 2017
DRAFT: 2016
RECRUITED FROM: Burnie Dockers (Tas)/Coburg Lions (VFL)

Robbie Fox | AFL

Follow Robbie Fox's progress through AFL

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[bedford]

He has Errol Flynn's genes.

Is that why he trips over , nice to have a Tasmanian on board

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

I’ve seen nothing or no one in this pre season thus far match Robbie’s electrifying pace. On pace alone I would start him round 1 vs the agile small forward line of the dees.

I like fast players.

 

[bedford]

I’ve seen nothing or no one in this pre season thus far match Robbie’s electrifying pace. On pace alone I would start him round 1 vs the agile small forward line of the dees.

I like fast players.

Have you been to watch ?

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Not yet. He absolutely brained them in the time trial and all footage I’ve seen posted shows his elite agility.

We need fast players v Dees

 

[bedford]

Not yet. He absolutely brained them in the time trial and all footage I’ve seen posted shows his elite agility.

We need fast players v Dees

What is different to what he's always had ?

 

[mouncey2franklin]

Will he be playing forward tonight?

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Will he be playing forward tonight?

He actually did its peculiar im not sure if it will be persisted

 

[SeanM]

I suppose it allows Heeney to play midfield till we get Parker/Adams back. Also I think someone mentioned that Fox does a lot structurally in the forward line to take the workload off Hayward to keep him fresh.

I don't think Fox is as good a aerial threat or goalkicker. But he was always good at scambling to win ground ball contests, and linking up with other players with handballs as well as being the fittest at the club and a good tackler.

I was happy for him that he worked hard all game and kicked a goal. And his forward pressure created chances for other players. I feel Wicks is a more of a chaos pressure forward more capable of individual brilliance. But Fox will just play his role and keep grinding to the end.

 

[Nuggetz]

Watching live you could appreciate his forward work. His pressure & work rate was great. It probably didn't show on tv nor on the stats. He nailed his fwd role, we would be silly to change it. If we play him with Wicks in our forward half then it will cause opposition defenders plenty of problems due to their defensive pressure.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Watching live you could appreciate his forward work. His pressure & work rate was great. It probably didn't show on tv nor on the stats. He nailed his fwd role, we would be silly to change it. If we play him with Wicks in our forward half then it will cause opposition defenders plenty of problems due to their defensive pressure.

Once Wicks came on we looked a lot more threatening. He and Fox were part of that but so was Hayward. All three delivered a lot of energy just when Melbourne were tiring.
I wonder how the three big amigos will go against the Pies.

 

[Nuggetz]

Once Wicks came on we looked a lot more threatening. He and Fox were part of that but so was Hayward. All three delivered a lot of energy just when Melbourne were tiring.
I wonder how the three big amigos will go against the Pies.

If it's wet then I wouldn't play Amartey but if the weather is dry then I would try all 3 talls. I'm still a big believer in the talls if the conditions are suitable & it'll work a bit better on a bigger ground like the MCG.

 

[WillHayward]

Watching live you could appreciate his forward work. His pressure & work rate was great. It probably didn't show on tv nor on the stats. He nailed his fwd role, we would be silly to change it. If we play him with Wicks in our forward half then it will cause opposition defenders plenty of problems due to their defensive pressure.

He was also shutting down Lever.

Thought he had a great game. One of our top 10 imo.

 

[Nuggetz]

He was also shutting down Lever.

Thought he had a great game. One of our top 10 imo.

100% imo he can play small or tall too. It allows Wicks to focus just on his small fwd role too. Fox is an important glue piece for the balance of the fwd line imo.

 

[The King!]

Might play same role again this week

 

[bedford]

Might play same role again this week

Maybe all season

 

[caesar88]

How many times did the ball go into our forward 50 and it was just Fox having to battle against two or three Demons players and he'd somehow halve the contest or better nearly every time through sheer effort?

Just refuses to let himself stop being valuable as a player.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

His brain is that of a teacher
His heart is pure blue collar

 

[Adnico26Parker]

In the latest instalment of On the Mark, we dive into Fox’s rise to success on and off the field.

Fox: I thought I’d never dream of playing AFL

In the latest instalment of On the Mark, we dive into Fox’s rise to success on and off the field.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Jazny]

It was cool to see one of the footy shows praise his efforts on Lever. His game could have easily gone unnoticed, but he was playing an important role.

 

[Bloods86]

I saw him get referred to as Robert in the media thread, and I've decided to go further, will now use his full, deserved title - Sir Robert Fox the Versatile.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

I saw him get referred to as Robert in the media thread, and I've decided to go further, will now use his full, deserved title - Sir Robert Fox the Versatile.

I refer to him as Robert the Quick. I like fast players.

 

[Nuggetz]

How many times did the ball go into our forward 50 and it was just Fox having to battle against two or three Demons players and he'd somehow halve the contest or better nearly every time through sheer effort?

Just refuses to let himself stop being valuable as a player.

Soo many bloody times but I sort of get it since we were losing the clearance & contested possession battle at half time. He's the ultimate team player.

 

[RocketBooster]

Loved his game last night, especially the first half where he seemed to be everywhere and making an impact

 

[bedford]

Loved his game last night, especially the first half where he seemed to be everywhere and making an impact

Except not taking a shot from 35

 

[MF]

Shut down 2 of the leagues better intercept defenders the past 2 weeks. Really impressed with his competitiveness.