Australian Football

Christened Harold, but normally referred to as 'Tim', Robb was a lively, elusive rover with a keen eye for goal. He commenced his senior career in the VFA with Yarraville, producing football of such consistent high quality that it was only a matter of time before he began to receive offers from league clubs. In 1947 he made the shift, joining Footscray, where he played 40 VFL games in two and a half seasons, kicking 63 goals.

Midway through the 1949 season, Robb crossed to North Melbourne, and the following year he was a key factor in the club's reaching its first ever VFL Grand Final, which was lost to Essendon by 38 points. Playing as second rover, Robb was close to the Shinboners' best player on the day. He continued with North for another year, by which time he had played 34 senior games and booted 51 goals for the club.

Author - John Devaney