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

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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

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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[GoodesStuff]

So well deserved

 

[momentbymoment]

With Mr Fox, 1+1 does not equal 2.
He brings something to the defence that seems to lift everyone around him. Was very noticeable when he came back from injury.

 

[BarneyBent]

Couldn't be happier for him. He's always shown flashes - even as fringe player, he'd play games that really stood out, and is effort was unquestionable, but he was a bit inconsistent, maybe hadn't quite found his role or his confidence.

All seems to have clicked now though. Feels like Mattner in a way. Unassuming yet integral member of a (hopefully) Premiership-winning defensive unit.

 

[Jewelsbon]

This announcement has me more excited than the Mills one!
I love Millsy and am thrilled that he will be a Swan for life, but I really always thought he would be and would have been shocked if he hadn't have re-signed.
Foxy on the other hand, has had to scrape and scrap for everything he's gotten and after his form in the second half of this year, I'm certain there would have been plenty of other clubs sniffing around (crazy if they haven't), so to read that he has signed on for another two has absolutely delighted me.

Onya Foxy, love ya to death

 

[JZ_Skitzo]

Not bad for a part time teacher.

 

[TheMase]

How good. Has gone to another level back half of this year.

Have to love the guys that don’t give up and continue to push themselves. Reward for effort, good on him.

 

[bedford]

I'd say the 2 year contract extension will give him greater confidence and freedom to play

You don't need to quote me after i added to my post

 

[Jimbo OZ]

Fantastic. This sort of signing only adds to culture - reward for effort and persistence (and that's not to downplay his actual skill).

 

[Ticky009]

Love the graphics the swans are doing this year...and Look 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

re-signs. So good we can celebrate it twice!

 

[scaryness]

Mills and now Fox.

I see the Swans are locking up the Norm Smith candidates before they can leverage it for more money.

 

[Nool Carpenna]

I’m not sure that he has improved so much.
He’s always been strong in a contest without being a JPK.
Always had good speed without being a Jetta or a Shaw
A good kick without being a Malco
Good overhead without being a Paddy Mac.
Good at defending but not Nick Smith.
Clever and calm without the craftiness of Luke Hodge.

Now, he is exactly what we need in a seventh defender… the glue that binds it all together.
And maybe his elevation to best 22 lock is more a failure on the part of the coaches to recognise how a capable, well-rounded, level-headed player might just fit that role, that is actually not a specific role but a series of bit parts to compliment the others in the defensive group, than it is about Robbie becoming a better player.

There was always a strength and consistency about Foxy in our NEAFL days. It’s great to see him getting some recognition at last.

Also, I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Rampe is playing a much more reliable role since Robbie secured his spot.

 

[Ticky009]

Also, I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Rampe is playing a much more reliable role since Robbie secured his spot.

Yep. Been calling this out for a while now. I call him the 'missing cog' everything in the backline just runs smoother with him there.

 

[Ticky009]

Hardworking Fox shows persistence pays off

Historian Peter Blucher takes a look at Robbie Fox's rise from the 2016 Rookie Draft to this week inking a two-year contract extension.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[SwansProudly]

Enjoy Robbie

 

[The King!]

The only guy who was not overawed from the start, warner got going too, but from the bounce fox and geelong seemed ready to go the others not so

 

[rustycrate]

The only guy who was not overawed from the start, warner got going too, but from the bounce fox and geelong seemed ready to go the others not so

It was won and lost in the midfield. Fox played well.

 

[TigerImposter]

Was clearly your best player and basically did a meal on Cameron until the last quarter, but he was really all alone down back. One goal was gifted to Cameron by Stengle. The Big Mac Brothers let you down badly and your midfield was nowhere to be seen. Great to see Robbie got another two years as he's got a big heart and probably the most improved player in the AFL. Loved him to bits at Coburg and he's been a revelation at the Swans.

 

[The King!]

It was won and lost in the midfield. Fox played well.

yeah he was great

 

[SeanM]

I am happy we have already re-signed him for 2 years.

I never understood why a few clubs down the bottom like Gold Coast did not chase after him. Good player, versatile and always seemed quite driven. He is also the fittest guy at the club. So should be in good shape as he gets older.

 

[Superstar swan]

Hats off to the guy. Played a fantastic grand final

 

[Jazny]

He demolished Cameron. Cameron just got one cheapy and a junk time goal from all the supply he had all day! Super proud of Robbie!

 

[Citrus22]

Had a great game. Just shows what a mature head can do for you on the biggest day in September. If a few more had come out with his focus and resolve who knows what might have been..

 

[Punts]

He is a ****ijg gun

 

[caesar88]

Fox got the 3rd most POTY votes against top 4 sides this year. Pretty bloody good for a medium defender!

 

[Jewelsbon]

Fox got the 3rd most POTY votes against top 4 sides this year. Pretty bloody good for a medium defender!

He was terrific.
I'm not one to doubt the coaches as a rule, but I always wondered what they didn't see in him. I've always thought he was very dependable and I struggle to think of an actual bad game he's played .